16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Many regions of the world continue to suffer untold horrors as a result of armed conflict or other forms of violence that occur within societies and at the domestic level. Advances in promoting the rule of law and access to justice are uneven. However, progress is being made in regulations to promote public access to information, albeit slowly, and in strengthening institutions upholding human rights at the national level.
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Forced labour in Asia comes under fresh scrutiny: Will countries and companies pay a price?Policy & Finance
Forced labour in Asia comes under fresh scrutiny: Will countries and companies pay a price?
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Not personal enough: Why climate change is not yet a top priorityIn wealthy countries, relatively few people feel affected by climate threats—but that won't last, climate security experts say.
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It’s official: Peat swamp carbon credits project in Central Kalimantan advances all 17 Sustainable Development GoalsPolicy & Finance
It’s official: Peat swamp carbon credits project in Central Kalimantan advances all 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Already the one of the largest REDD+ projects in the world, the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Indonesia achieved another milestone last month. -
Political 'retreat' on climate action harms all nations, says UN climate chiefHelping poorer nations develop cleanly and adapt to climate threats is 'not charity but a global act of self-interest', says Patricia Espinosa.
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How climate targets can help economic recovery– Instead of delaying updates to nationally determined climate targets while Covid-19 continues, governments should consider how these targets could be used to leverage the economic contribution of nature-based solutions. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Three things to know about ESG fund behaviour during the pandemic– 24 of 26 ESG index funds covering both US and global stocks outperformed comparable conventional funds during the Covid-19 pandemic. Why was this the case?
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Arctic Awakening: What the North Pole's melting ice means for Asia– Eco-Business releases the trailer for a documentary that traces the relationship between ecosystems in the North Pole and Asia, in the second edition of its flagship campaign on climate action, Changing Course.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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How can the Philippines make a green recovery in the Covid era?– As the country plunges into a recession borne out of the pandemic, how can it get back on its feet? On this podcast, Eco-Business spoke to top Filipino environmentalist Loren Legarda on how conservation should not take a backseat to economic development.
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