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Chief economists in Davos forecast a bleak year ahead, while a new philanthropic effort called Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) seeks to keep funding for nature and climate on the agenda.

Lim Tuang Liang will assume the national CSO role from January 1, 2023. He will be leaving his post as the head of science and technology at the city state's sustainability and environment ministry.

At the Cities: Possibilities forum, key decision makers shared insights into regulatory frameworks, catalytic partnerships and solutions towards decarbonising cities that require more funding.

The Philippines reports 200 to 300 deaths from rabies annually despite the availability of vaccines and treatment for dog bites.

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Global philanthropy is not putting its muscle behind addressing the dual climate and nature crises, but it holds the key to unlocking the pace and scale required for action on climate and nature in this decisive decade. By Neo Gim Huay, Anthony Robert Hobley, Rob van Riet and Luis Alvarado

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While some believe that economic growth is incompatible with fighting climate change, only growing economies can produce the financial resources needed to make the transition to a net-zero economy. Accelerating global growth could bring lower-income households into the middle class and build infrastructure to reduce emissions. By Sven Smit, Anu Madgavkar and Kevin Russell

A stronger partnership between the private and public sectors can unlock new investment opportunities, manage risk, reduce the cost of capital, and mobilise the necessary financing at a much larger scale. By Vera Songwe

Investments into adaptation will fall short of what is needed if it is only reliant on governments and multilateral organisations. There is a clear business case for the private sector to step up. By Neo Gim Huay

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Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.

Achim Steiner talking at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore. Image UNDP Asia Pacific

The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.

At this year's Eco Action Day Industry Roundtable 2018, participants discussed how to build more creative and resourceful industries and infrastructure for a more sustainable Singapore.