Certification News
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Malaysia calls on Southeast Asia to back palm oil against EU's ‘unfair’ claimsStating that the EU labelling biofuel from palm oil as unsustainable is 'unfair and discriminative', a Malaysian minister has called Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to defend the region's palm oil industry. -
Eco-Business turns 10: A decade of reporting on sustainable development in AsiaAs Eco-Business celebrates its tenth anniversary, we ask: what is Asia Pacific's sustainable development story so far?
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To engineer sustainable cities, engineer social behaviourEnergy efficiency and responsible investment go hand-in-hand to lighten a city's environmental footprint and slow climate change. But consumers must bridge the gap between design and implementation, said experts at a recent forum in Singapore. -
Indonesia's tuna fisheries race for sustainabilityThe world's biggest tuna producer, Indonesia's fisheries have long been plagued by poaching and destructive fishing practices. But the industry is now seeking to offer certified sustainable seafood.
Certification Opinion
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Promoting green business: 3 priorities for action– Green business is a win-win for all, but the private sector alone cannot finance its growth. Here's how policymakers can help scale up Asia's sustainable business, write Asian Development Bank's Daniele Ponzi and Erin Jan Sinogba. -
‘Ghost gear’ poses grave threat to marine wildlife and food security– Governments must act to rid the seas of abandoned fishing nets, urges World Animal Protection's Elizabeth Hogan. -
Low-carbon growth Is a $26 trillion opportunity. Here are 4 ways to seize It.– The writing is on the wall: existing resource-intensive, unsustainable businesses will be left behind in the near future. WRI experts offer 4 tips for low-carbon growth.
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Frank Gehry's 'brown paper bag' is green– The newly opened Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney boasts more than 25 sustainable design features and has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
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