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An artist's impression of the Kau Yi Chau artificial islands in Hong Kong.

The Kau Yi Chau artificial islands project, proposed to ease the territory's housing crisis, endangers marine life and is not aligned with net zero goals, say non-governmental organisations. Developers say they will avoid environmentally sensitive areas.

The survey of energy executives in Southeast Asia found uncertainty over the effectiveness of carbon pricing and trading in reducing emissions. Better carbon accounting and transparent regulatory frameworks need to be in place to solidify Singapore's claim to be Asia's carbon hub.

Musim Mas smallholder plantation harvest

The Singaporean palm oil exporter plans to announce more details in early October. This comes after its Malaysia-based counterpart SD Guthrie got its climate goals verified by the Science Based Targets initiative in end-2023.

Chan, who left CDP amid a restructure earlier this year, takes on the role of COO at sustainability research firm Asia Research & Engagement.

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