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In Cambodia, a new environment code languishes in legal limboDeforestation, illegal sand mining and other environmental problems are rampant in Cambodia, which has lost nearly a quarter of its tree cover since 2000. -
'Tax us': World's super-rich call for wealth tax to fund coronavirus reliefA group of 83 millionaires called for a permanent wealth tax to fund coronavirus relief efforts.
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As power bills surge amid Covid-19, will prosumers be the Philippines’ next big energy trend?Energy
As power bills surge amid Covid-19, will prosumers be the Philippines’ next big energy trend?
Filipino households have seen a spike in electricity usage since the coronavirus confined residents to their homes. Could this spark a movement where the average citizen becomes both a power producer and consumer? -
To achieve food security in post-lockdown Philippines, linking farmers to consumers is not enoughFood & Agriculture
To achieve food security in post-lockdown Philippines, linking farmers to consumers is not enough
Localised supply chains, which generated US$40 million in revenue for farmers during the pandemic, will continue even as Covid-19 restrictions ease. But the industry badly needs more research, technology and infrastructure, experts say.
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The IMF and World Bank gathered virtually in the midst of Covid-19. What next? Invest in people and nature for recovery and resiliencePolicy & Finance
The IMF and World Bank gathered virtually in the midst of Covid-19. What next? Invest in people and nature for recovery and resilience
– WWF's Margaret Kuhlow argues that investment in both human and planetary health must be the bedrock of resilience, recovery and prosperity amid the pandemic. -
Want to really hold businesses to account? Look at their supply chains– If businesses want to thrive in this era of climate change and disruption, they need to be sustainable throughout their whole supply chain before they can claim to be doing good for the planet. -
How can China lead the global green trade drive?– As one of the world's largest economies, China has a major role in enhancing global trade and fighting climate change. To do this, the country has to work on making its supply chains more environmentally and socially sustainable, writes WRI's Manish Bapna.
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With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste– Tesco launches "unforgettable bag" in Kuala Lumpur in an effort to shift away from single-use plastic bags and reduce pollution.
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