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In New York last week, leaders adopted a UN-led pact that reaffirmed the world's commitment to consider intergenerational equity in decision-making processes. But legal experts want the document to adopt stronger rights-based language.

From poor pay to no holiday leave, hundreds of Samsung workers in India say they want basic rights – and respect.

A second Trump presidency could undermine Biden's ambitious climate agenda.

The country aims to bring thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its new carbon market, but local communities are concerned about the consequences.

By Surendra Phuyal

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By Michael Beltran

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Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities, showcasing their potential to shape a more equitable and sustainable future. By Yuen Yoong Leong

Adaptation efforts are only as effective as the mechanisms to finance them. Increasingly dangerous heat waves also underscore the urgent need for adaptation measures. By Clemens Fuest and Maria Waldinger

As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts. By Soumya Bhowmick

Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience. By Dr Bernard Njindan Iyke

By Padma Rigzin and Vasundhara Bhojvaid

By Essam Yassin Mohammed

By Rajendra Acharya

By Peter Warr and Huy Quynh Nguyen

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A coalition of scientists and environmentalists found “widespread economic impacts” for communities in the Philippine province, heightening calls for accountability from the sunken tanker reportedly chartered by a San Miguel Corp subsidiary.

Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.

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In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

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