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Indonesian president signs 3-year freeze on new oil palm licensesTwo years after announcing he would ban palm oil operations, President Jokowi has finally halted the issuing of new licences and ordered a review of all current licensing data. -
Starting the digital revolution in sustainabilityDigital tools can help companies to better keep track of their sustainability footprint, goals, initiatives and progress, with even the United Nations calling digitalisation key to achieving the Sustainability Development Goals. Here’s a look at how US-based Gensuite is using technology to help businesses.
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World’s great cities hold key to fossil fuel cutsThe great cities, hotspots of global wealth creation, are great emitters of greenhouse gases. Civic leaders could be among those best placed to save the planet. -
Indonesian parliament pushes to pass palm oil legislation this yearWhile its proponents say the bill is needed to protect the industry, citing a Western conspiracy against Indonesian palm oil, environmental activists say it will do little to address the ills attributed to the industry.
Legislation Opinion
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Climate change will increase deaths by suicide– Heatwaves have been linked with higher rates of hospital admissions for self-harm and suicides. What happens when hotter weather becomes the norm? -
The climate crisis is here - and time to act is running out– Rich countries need to do their share - including on providing needed cash - at negotiations underway in Bangkok. -
The Goldilocks dilemma of Singapore's carbon tax– Too high or too low? Singapore's carbon tax bill was passed this year, but questions around its level of ambition, and therefore effectiveness, linger.
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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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