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The country was rocked by two ministers quitting the cabinet in a single day, though Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he has yet to make a decision on their resignations. A climate bill that Nik Nazmi's ministry had initiated is almost ready for tabling in Parliament.

Lotilla's replaces Toni Yulo Loyzaga as secretary of the environment agency in the wake of Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's cabinet revamp. Green groups say his selection "rings alarm bells" due to his fossil fuel ties.

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The Philippines is set to hold its midterm elections on 12 May. Candidates have been championing energy security – an issue that has gained prominence as the archipelago struggles to ensure stable power during the election process.

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The republic will not “capitulate”, but will forge global cooperation to tackle challenges like climate change, says prime minister Lawrence Wong. His speech was made a day after it was confirmed Singapore will head to the polls on 3 May.

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Amid a critical UN meeting on women and with aid cuts causing turmoil, we must remember that investing in women is a priority. By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the World Health Organisation will serve to propel China. By Sriparna Pathak

Even if Trump wins the race to the White House, emissions would go down

How big is the difference in climate policy between the two potential leaders of the world's second largest polluter? By Mattias Goldmann

Chinese policymakers face difficult choices in setting climate goals. Some appear technical but have significant implications for environmental outcomes. By Li Shuo and Lauri Myllyvirta

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Economic fears look set to trump any concerns about climate change among voters, according to street interviews conducted by Eco-Business.

Campaigning for the city-state's general elections has crossed the halfway mark, but climate has hardly featured as an electoral issue. Eco-Business hits the streets to ask Singaporeans from a range of socioeconomic groups: Would they vote for a party that promises bolder climate action?

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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The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.

Far too many Australian politicians receive financial support from, and give subsidies to, the fossil fuel industry, say climate campaigners. A new initiative by 350.org Australia calls for pollution-free politics in the country.

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