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Myanmar is the gateway to Asean for South Asia. Strengthening the India-Myanmar electricity grid connection and accessing the large Indian power market can provide Myanmar access to a reliable supply of electricity.

Conservationists have raised concerns that the growing human presence in the Chitwan district will pose additional challenges to conservation efforts and put a strain on natural resources such as forests, rivers and land.

Tribal campaigners say they have been pressured to accept plans for a new dam to meet rising water demand in Metro Manila.

EB Studio There is a misconception that prioritising profits means placing sustainability in the backseat. However, it is becoming clearer that both profitability and sustainability can coexist within any business – so long as company leaders clearly define their corporate purpose, take actionable steps to achieve their goals, and set the right tone from the top.

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As cities grow and heat up, it’s time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes. By Tamil Salvi Mari

Existing homes in Australia tend to have a poor thermal performance even in current climate conditions, yet the urgency to retrofit homes for better energy efficiency and comfort is given little political attention. By Nicola Willand

India has told Pakistan that it wants to modify the treaty that regulates use of the shared river – an escalation of a years-long dispute. By Omair Ahmad

Creating better connections between humans and nature is the first step to bringing back animals into our cities. By Sarah Bekessy, Georgia Garrard

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Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.

EB Studio 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.

The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.

Mongolia's punishing winters see temperatures falling to 30 degrees below zero, making home insulation a must-have. Here's how an EU-funded initiative is providing an alternative to imported and unsustainable materials that Mongolians use today.

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EB Studio The built environment's sprawling carbon footprint can be reined in by giving old buildings a 'climate makeover' as cities grow. The Eco-Business Podcast talks to Vinod Jethani about the benefits and challenges of retrofitting old buildings.

EB Studio [The EB Podcast] Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution truly deliver a more efficient, and sustainable future for everyone? Find out in the inaugural episode of The Eco-Business Podcast.

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