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美国 新闻
Finalising ambitious climate targets, being self-reliant for climate funding and striving to uphold human rights aspects of critical minerals are ways the new Asean chair can steer the region to meet low carbon ambitions, amid geopolitical upheaval.
Environmental risks have slipped down the rankings in the short term – crowded out by more immediate geopolitical and economic fears, even as they remain as the top long term risks. Anxiety over AI also emerges as a top concern in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Risk Report.
Sports bans for trans women, anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Ghana and Kazakhstan and hope for intersex rights - some key issues to watch.
The Trump administration in the US has announced its intention to withdraw from the UN’s landmark climate treaty, alongside 65 other international bodies that “no longer serve American interests”.
美国 观点
Even as governments pour trillions of dollars into roads, power grids, data centers, water systems, and housing, the construction industry has yet to leverage the efficiency gains that AI and digitalisation have to offer. Given how important the sector will be for sustainable development, this must change.
Progress is fragile and 2026 must be the year of action and accountability on gender rights.
China wants to lead the climate agenda on its own terms – exporting clean tech and influence, while sidestepping tougher cuts and accountability.
Given that China is the world’s largest emitter and has a high carbon intensity, some assume that its trade war with the United States, which has shifted production to third countries, would have environmental benefits. In fact, the conflict has increased carbon dioxide emissions in developing and advanced economies alike.
美国 视频
As planetary temperatures reach an all-time high, a climate scientist has designed a new way to show how global temperatures have changed every month since the start of the industrial revolution and 2021.
Researchers have invented a tiny, laser-powered bug that takes off, lands and aspires to hover wirelessly.
The increasingly competitive dynamic duo of solar photovoltaic plus battery storage is taking energy markets by storm.
Declining snowfall threatens billions in lost revenue.
美国 播客
碳与气候
Jeffrey Sachs: China is unequivocally the world’s climate power today. Asean’s opportunity is next.
独家
The economist and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network told the Eco-Business Podcast how China’s green industrial and financial capabilities can help accelerate Southeast Asia's transition to net zero.
With clear climate policies and actions, nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America are filling the vacuum left by the United States. This article features the second half of a conversation with two veteran attendees of the climate COPs.
Getting climate finance on the agenda for COP30 negotiations is expected to be contentious. This article features the first half of a conversation with two veteran attendees of the annual United Nations climate conference.
The region has been historically underrepresented in leadership at global standard setters like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Sharath Martin, who holds positions in global accounting body ACCA and WWF-Malaysia, tells the Eco-Business Podcast what must change.
美国 新闻发布稿
World Economic Forum
Chief economists warn of weak growth as economic environment shifts
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB lowers economic growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Navigating trade headwinds: Asia and the Pacific must reinforce trade resilience amid global uncertainty
美国 研究
Asia Research and Engagement
Seafood sourcing risks in Asia
Asia Research and Engagement
Empty nets: Overfishing risks
Wunderman Thompson
Wunderman Thompson launches regeneration rising: Sustainable futures
AlliedCrowds - AlliedOffsets
Carbon offsetting in higher education
