From flood control scandals that swallowed billions in public funds to Indigenous resistance against palm oil bulldozers, Eco-Business’ 10 most-read stories show how extreme weather, geopolitics and rushed renewables are sharpening the urgency – and complexity – of climate action across Asia.

The former Credit Suisse executive has been appointed CEO of an organisation that aims to help close Asia’s US$815 billion climate finance gap.

EB工作室 Despite a slowdown in gender-inclusive commitments from traditional western markets, the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has pushed ahead with plans to scale women-focused 'orange capital', while forging new alliances to expand the 'orange economy' in emerging Asia.

Backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star, the ninth edition of the global competition doubles catalytic funding for disruptive decarbonisation and cooling innovations, with submissions now open.