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Green promises for India’s polls, but no fresh ideaAs India heads to elections, both the governing party and the main opposition look at issues ranging from solar energy to pollution to climate adaptation. -
EU sued to stop burning trees for energyThe plaintiffs, who come from parts of the world where established forests are being logged to produce wood pellets for bioenergy, highlighted a serious loophole in the accounting for emissions from forest burning, arguing that this practice is not carbon neutral.
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How can Asia Pacific balance for better?As International Women's Day 2019 celebrates global progress on gender equality with the theme #BalanceforBetter, women in the region remain nowhere near on par with men when it comes to their participation in the economy. -
France adopts strategy to stop ‘deforestation imports’ by 2030Accused of being complicit in not only deforestation but also human right abuses in plantations, the European Union, of which France is a member, is keen to combat unsustainable imports, known as a key driver to deforestation.
Legislation 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. -
We rely on water for everything we need. Why don't we manage it that way?– Water targets must be created alongside development goals, according to the head of WRI's Global Water program, Betsy Otto. -
Limiting women in the workplace is costing us trillions– World leaders must hone in on gender equality and harness a smart and simple solution to global economic problems with a massive return on investment: women.
Videos
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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Four things to know about the circular economy– How is it different from recycling? Hint: It's about the bigger picture.
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