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The warning has gained urgency as Indonesian haze again reaches the Philippines, where such episodes have historically been less frequent than in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

2 九月 2026

Kenzin Valley in Nepal’s Rasuwa District

Climate scientists say decades of glacier retreat, snow loss and permafrost thaw heightened Himalayan risks long before the catastrophe that struck Rasuwa District and …

Singapore’s carbon tax rose to S$45 (US$35) per tonne in 2026.

The deal would combine carbon-credit trading, settlement and registry access as Singapore expands its role in Asia’s emerging carbon market.

Charting the course: Powering Asia’s energy transition through maritime decarbonisation

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With most of its climate rules on the books, green procurement is a new frontier for China’s climate action, write two experts.

2 九月 2026

Cirata floating solar plant in West Java

Integrating the solar target into Indonesia’s power plan would coordinate investment in generation, grids and storage, as renewable costs fall and utility-scale solar becomes up to 44 per cent cheaper than coal, according to Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

The 26 August failure occurred in Nepal’s Langtang National Park near the border with China.

Scientists say warming is destabilising ice and mountain slopes, but the precise trigger remains under investigation.

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As climate-related risks converge with ageing populations, urbanisation and rising chronic disease, the region’s healthcare systems will need greater emphasis on prevention, resilience and healthier populations, said AIA's Group Chief Healthcare Officer Kelvin Loh.

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Much of Asia's infrastructure was built for a more predictable world, one that no longer exists

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund said it will step up expectations for external asset managers to strengthen stewardship activities

solar and battery storage project in Alaminos, Laguna

Jeepneys and vehicles navigate flooded streets in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Governments in our region and beyond must plan today for tomorrow's floods, in a warming world. Regret can be minimised, if not eliminated. 作者 Bao Tan-Hoang Nguyen

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The latest evidence suggests that the Chinese scientific establishment understands the dangers of a planned Himalayan dam – the world's largest – more clearly than its political leadership is willing to acknowledge. With the livelihoods of two billion people at stake, the international community needs to weigh in. 作者 Brahma Chellaney

recent geopolitical events have underlined the vulnerability of fossil fuel dependency, including on exporting nations, like Australia.

Electrification and cleaner global supply chains can deliver immediate emissions cuts while building the economic foundations for a fair and lasting transition away from fossil fuels. 作者 Janaline Oh

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For too long, traditional economic models have treated our environment as an external, infinite resource to be extracted and spread. This is an accounting error with catastrophic consequences.

In this second episode of Eco-Business’s Resilience podcast series, Singapore's Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary and youth sustainability advocate Man Jing Kong dives into what resilience means for the city-state with Jessica Cheam. Watch as they discuss everything from climate adaptation to mental health and building public trust as an AI-driven economy reshapes daily life.

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Road construction work by workers with machinery in Malaysia

Labour rights advocates are calling for stronger heat protection regulations in Malaysia as its meteorology department warns that the country could experience record high temperatures next year. Malaysia’s occupational health regulator says that it is focused on strengthening enforcement of existing laws, while on the ground instead of introducing new measures.

Conservation efforts embedded within Southeast Asia’s plantation landscapes are showing that wildlife and agriculture can coexist, but experts say the industry must go much further to prevent further biodiversity loss.

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From Indigenous embroidery to community murals and heirloom seeds, artists and cultural workers in UNESCO Creative City Iloilo are stitching tradition into climate resilience.

Mah Meri villagers look towards Port Klang as they travel to their shrine off the coast of Carey Island on Hari Moyang, meaning Ancestors' Day. Image: Samantha Ho

Carey Island, home to Malaysia's Indigenous Mah Meri community, is being primed for the expansion of Port Klang, one of the world's busiest container terminals. But the Mah Meri, who depend on the island's dwindling mangroves to produce their UNESCO-recognised wood carvings, are urging the government to recognise the importance of the land to their culture and heritage.

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The green transition has a workforce problem. Ambitious building standards matter only when professionals can translate them into design, construction, and operational decisions. The World Green Building Council has identified …

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Asia-Pacific charts next phase of digital transformation as AI reshapes connectivity

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Measuring what matters: Practical sustainability reporting for SMEs

More than 60,000 ACCA members work in SMEs globally. During London Climate Action Week 2026, ACCA and UK Finance hosted a roundtable on the practical challenges SMEs face in collecting …