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COP17: Update on 30x30 goal shows the world is off track, especially in the ocean, but campaigners say there is hope.

The consultancy firm One Earth Partners has published an analysis of the environmental consequences of USAID’s closure.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries published a list of 34 priorities in early September that outline its intention to loosen restrictions on domestic fishing.

Offshore wind energy is on the rise. Many experts regard it as pivotal to building renewable energy grids around the globe, while also noting that it affects the marine environment.

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EB Studio Stronger standards and fire prevention can help, but lasting progress requires action across industries, governments and communities. By Aryo Gustomo

The downlisting of recovering species can put conservation gains at risk when funding systems shift resources to species facing higher extinction risks. By David Quimpo

China is progressing towards the 30x30 target but concerns over livelihoods are hampering progress. By Chen Jian

A nature-positive approach to agriculture, and specifically palm oil plantations, can marry mandates with production. By Mohd Yunus

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Singapore’s Jeffrey Siow discusses how Asia can turn climate ambition into action and sustain momentum towards resilient, low-carbon growth as global cooperation comes under strain.

Plenary 2 – Pricing the unpriced: Nature risk in Asia's capital markets

As nature loss emerges as a financial risk, Southeast Asia’s capital markets face pressure to price biodiversity into investment decisions.

As Jakarta tightens carbon rules and launches its national registry, speakers at Unlocking capital for sustainability Indonesia 2026 discuss this critical question.

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In the inaugural episode of Eco-Business's new Resilience podcast series, industry leaders say the palm oil sector's ability to weather disruption will depend not on certification alone, but on rethinking the relationships that underpin the entire supply chain.

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A small-scale miner in Bicol, Philippines

Critical minerals will be central to this year’s Asean meetings, said environment assistant secretary Noralene Uy, as the Philippines ushers the region towards domestic processing as summit chair.

L'Occitane's Asia Pacific director of sustainability Venisa Chu

The Asia Pacific ESG head of the B Corp-certified cosmetics firm says refill stations have been disappointing and getting suppliers on board with decarbonisation is difficult, but her team has not been affected by the ESG backlash.

A report by WWF finds that Hong Kong could lose 25 per cent of its biodiversity to new developments such as the North Metropolis.

A new report predicts Hong Kong could lose one quarter of its wildlife to new developments. WWF Hong Kong conservation head Dr Bosco Chan and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden's Dr Stephan Gale tell the EB Podcast that developers must build in ways that protect nature and bolster climate resilience.

A researcher lived with camel herders in Inner Mongolia for years to find out how they're coping with both conservation schemes and modernisation. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast about their challenges and lessons for the world.

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