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The Women's Reservation Bill could help women across India, but critics worry about delays in its implementation.

Virus is posing an ever-greater threat in Bangladesh and Nepal where rise and spread of cases are linked to climate change impacts.

India’s moon, sun probe shows prowess in space science at a relatively low cost. However, the country's space race success has raised concerns over funding for other sciences.

One green group is raising awareness about the importance of mangroves and other forests among young urbanites with events from fun runs to concerts.

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The government elected next year will have a long to-do list, not least of which is to continue pursuing meaningful development as Indonesia aspires to reach high income status by 2045. By Maria Monica Wihardja

Founder and managing director Jessica Cheam investigates the relationship between business and our natural world, and shares about the genesis of Eco-Business in this book chapter contribution to 'Peace and Nature', a book compilation of 50 essays and edited by Professor Tommy Koh, Lye Lin Heng and Shawn Lum launched in Singapore recently. By Jessica Cheam

An Indian policy getting banks to open branches in underserved districts could be linked to lower rates of acute illnesses and pregnancy risks, and higher vaccination rates. The model could work for improving education globally too. By Kim Fe Cramer

The pandemic has supercharged fintech innovation, but without thoughtful implementation we risk reinforcing old biases and inequalities and failing to serve women’s needs. By Mary Ellen Iskenderian and Graham Macmillan

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The veteran journalist talks to Eco-Business about how his Emmy-nominated documentary depicts the lives of environmental crusaders in Asia's deadliest country for guardians of the seas and forests.

From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.

Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.

A freezer running on electricity generated by an off-grid solar system

EB Studio In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.

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The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.

Green School students visit a school in Bali, Indonesia

Most schools only teach the science of climate change. Green School gives the skills needed to live in a warming world. Eco-Business asked Green School's Leslie Medema how to be real with children about climate change without scaring them.

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