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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. -
Despite coronavirus, China aims for renewables grid parityThe coronavirus epidemic has delayed renewable energy projects, but the Chinese government has no plans to delay the removal of subsidies.
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Indonesia set to receive US$56m payment from Norway for reducing deforestationIndonesia will be the latest country to receive a results-based payment from Norway, a decade after Norway pledged to disburse US$1 billion for Indonesia’s emission reduction from deforestation and forest degradation. -
All eyes on China’s post-lockdown Twin SessionsThe key economic and legislative items to look out for as China's top legislators meet for the annual gathering, postponed by Covid-19.
Legislation Opinion
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Covid-19 has sparked a food loss crisis. Here are 3 ways to tackle it– With the novel coronavirus wreaking havoc around the globe, just about every nation faces major issues with its food supply. While a potentially devastating food security crisis looms, a food loss crisis has already taken hold. -
A green reboot after the pandemic– In addition to threatening millions of lives and the global economy, the Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that human societies are capable of transforming themselves more or less overnight. In fact, there's no better time than now to usher in systemic economic change. -
Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issuePolicy & Finance
Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue
– Once a purely conservation issue, it is now also considered a threat to biosecurity, public health and the economy.
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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Manila’s informal settlers face relocation to give way to massive bay clean up– The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.
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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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