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Carbon & Climate
Musim Mas becomes the second palm oil company to get net zero targets SBTi-approved
...
smallholders
, with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) kicking in. Over the past decade, Musim Mas is among the world's biggest palm oil traders that has been repeatedly exposed to ille...
12 Sep 2024
Musim Mas becomes the second palm oil company to get net zero targets SBTi-approved
Press Releases /
TRST01
TRST01 and India Rubber Board launch iSNR initiative to transform global natural rubber trade
An alliance between TRST01 and the India Rubber Board is redefining sustainable commodity sourcing, positioning India at the forefront of ethical, traceable, and EUDR-compliant natural rubber producti...
10 Feb 2025
TRST01 and India Rubber Board launch iSNR initiative to transform global natural rubber trade
News /
Food & Agriculture
The skipped chapter of the sustainable palm oil story: Women
smallholders
...
smallholders
union. Image: CIFOR/Flickr Education and financial literacy A key barrier to women's rights being recognised is education. Most women
smallholders
have little more than a primary school ...
4 Mar 2024
The skipped chapter of the sustainable palm oil story: Women smallholders
Press Releases /
Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber
Natural Rubber Supply Chain urges European Parliament not to amend essence of EUDR
Singapore, 13th November 2024: As Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) convene to vote on 14th November on the proposed amendments to the EUDR, the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Ru...
14 Nov 2024
Natural Rubber Supply Chain urges European Parliament not to amend essence of EUDR
Opinion /
Food & Agriculture
A food security imperative for the Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint
...
smallholders
and larger producers), cooperatives, government bodies, R&D institutions, logistics providers and private investors. It could draw inspiration from other agro-hubs like the Netherland...
15 Aug 2025
A food security imperative for the Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint
Opinion /
Food & Agriculture
The future of sustainability in the palm oil industry will be Asian led
...
smallholders
are the main growers. Landscape leadership on palm oil sustainability In Aceh Tamiang in nothern Sumatra, Indonesia, a multistakeholder landscape approach has effectively ended defores...
6 Jun 2024
The future of sustainability in the palm oil industry will be Asian led
Press Releases /
World Bank
19 million Filipinos to benefit from transport, health projects in Mindanao
At least nineteen million Filipinos are expected to benefit from two new projects approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, aimed at improving transport connectivity and health ...
10 Mar 2025
19 million Filipinos to benefit from transport, health projects in Mindanao
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Policy & Finance
Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2024
...
smallholders
struggle with compliance. This story highlights the crucial balance between sustainability and regulation, urging global support for
smallholders
. 9. The case for carbon offsets as interi...
11 Dec 2024
Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2024
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UN Environment Programme
Green Climate Fund, UNEP boost climate adaptation with US$120 million for new projects
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved over US$120 million in new funding to strengthen climate resilience in Ghana, the Maldives, and Mauritania. At the request of the three countries, the UN Env...
6 Jul 2025
Green Climate Fund, UNEP boost climate adaptation with US$120 million for new projects
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Food & Agriculture
A call to financial institutions: Work with palm oil stakeholders to scale climate action
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smallholders
RSPO also believes that climate finance should start with
smallholders
, a view supported by many in the industry. Today, 40 per cent of the world’s total palm cultivation areas are manage...
9 Feb 2024
A call to financial institutions: Work with palm oil stakeholders to scale climate action
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Food & Agriculture
Empowering Indonesian women farmers in the face of climate change
Nurhidayah, 42, is a smallholder farmer and single mother of two. She faces the harsh realities of climate change daily. Her two-hectare farm in East Lombok relies solely on rainwater for sustenance. ...
22 Jul 2024
Empowering Indonesian women farmers in the face of climate change
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Food & Agriculture
Making AI work for food security in Asean
...
smallholders
, of which 100 million are in Southeast Asia. Barriers include the lack of digital literacy leading to lack of awareness among farmers about the availability of such tools and the high cos...
21 Mar 2024
Making AI work for food security in Asean
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Food & Agriculture
RSPO's next frontier: Scaling sustainable palm oil in Asia's emerging markets
...
smallholders
can earn premiums for their sustainability efforts through the credits. One RSPO credit is equivalent to a tonne of certified sustainable palm oil. In the United States, D’Cruz foresees ...
27 Jan 2025
RSPO's next frontier: Scaling sustainable palm oil in Asia's emerging markets
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Food & Agriculture
Can Jambi’s farmers offer the world a model of sustainable agriculture and reforestation?
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smallholders
with no access to certified mills or other means to prove compliance, argued Prabowo. “While there other ways to support
smallholders
, ISH credits are a proven, practical and well-targete...
2 Jan 2024
Can Jambi’s farmers offer the world a model of sustainable agriculture and reforestation?
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Energy
Palm oil waste can potentially replace Malaysia’s coal power capacity, says minister
...
smallholders
. "The only way forward is to increase yield without planned expansion," said Johari. "Malaysia is ready to comply with EUDR and other international certification requirements."
3 Jun 2025
Palm oil waste can potentially replace Malaysia’s coal power capacity, says minister
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Amid rising heat, sustainable cooling can slash emissions and save trillions of dollars
Amid rising heatwaves and surging cooling demand, adopting sustainable cooling - with a strong focus on passive techniques low-energy and hybrid cooling that combines fans and air conditioners th...
15 Nov 2025
Amid rising heat, sustainable cooling can slash emissions and save trillions of dollars
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Water
Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?
...
smallholders
and women. For example, Sajeda Begum, a flower farmer who lives in Jhikorgacha district, southwestern Bangladesh, tells Dialogue Earth her work is frequently disrupted by load-shedding an...
24 Dec 2024
Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?
Opinion /
Food & Agriculture
Bridging the gap for
smallholders
amidst tightening regulations
...
smallholders
. With the right tools and access,
smallholders
can leverage opportunities for the sustainable production and consumption of palm oil. The RSPO’s goal is to support
smallholders
by making ...
9 Nov 2023
Bridging the gap for smallholders amidst tightening regulations
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Food & Agriculture
‘
Smallholders
are victims of the haze, not the cause’: Indonesian oil palm farmers union advisor Aida Greenbury
...
smallholders
. Aida Greenbury, sustainability advisor, Indonesian
smallholders
union Aida Greenbury, sustainability advisor, Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit (SPKS), the Indonesian independent smallholder...
14 Nov 2023
‘Smallholders are victims of the haze, not the cause’: Indonesian oil palm farmers union advisor Aida Greenbury
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Food & Agriculture
CIMB sets science-based targets for palm oil sector
...
smallholders
union SPKS, said banks could better support
smallholders
with a mix of grants and low-interest impact investments, in partnership with the bank's large palm oil clients, to enable smallho...
28 Nov 2023
CIMB sets science-based targets for palm oil sector
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Waste Management
Circular textiles startup refuses clothing ‘donations’ from ultra fast-fashion brand
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Singapore-based circular clothing enterprise Cloop said it does not want to encourage dumping of cheap clothing that cannot …
Circular textiles startup refuses clothing 'donations' from ultra fast-fashion brand
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Carbon & Climate
Singapore launches coalition to boost demand for high-integrity carbon credits
New Singapore-based initiative aims to aggregate demand for high-integrity carbon credits and unlock financing for early-stage climate projects …
Singapore launches coalition to boost demand for high-integrity carbon credits
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Corporate Responsibility
As sustainability retreats, Singapore youths face a green jobs reality check
At a youth festival in Singapore, students and young eco-preneurs discussed the state of the green jobs market …
As sustainability retreats, Singapore youths face a green jobs reality check
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Energy
How the Philippines is preparing its nuclear workforce for a revival
As nuclear energy returns, the government, universities and companies are training the next generation of engineers to operate …
How the Philippines is preparing its nuclear workforce for a revival
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Policy & Finance
Asia’s climate-concerned investors have tripled policy engagements: report
Although they are also increasing their investments into climate solutions and transition finance, few have a plan to …
Asia’s climate-concerned investors have tripled policy engagements: report
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Carbon & Climate
Singapore lays out plan to close $700 billion nature-finance gap as Asia’s TNFD pioneers show disclosures can move capital
The world is spending only about US$200 billion a year on nature-based solutions, against an estimated US$700 billion …
Singapore lays out plan to close $700 billion nature-finance gap as Asia's TNFD pioneers show disclosures can move capital
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