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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.

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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 …

Around the world, rising temperatures and erratic weather are forcing animals to adapt in startling ways – with consequences for people and ecosystems alike.

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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.

19 一月 2026

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”.

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The global technology provider working at the intersection of conventional and renewable power tells Eco-Business why it still sees gas as the stabilising force in a shifting energy landscape, while systems evolve for power to be delivered at the right place and time.

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China's first RSPO-certified shipment of Identity Preserved sustainable palm oil

Trump’s dismantling of USAID and deep foreign aid cuts are forcing international NGOs to shrink, localise and seek new funding models – with profound consequences for global health and humanitarian work. 作者 Sarah Stroup 和 Jennifer Hadden

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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. 作者 Bertrand Badré 和 Saurabh Mishra

Progress is fragile and 2026 must be the year of action and accountability on gender rights. 作者 Maliha Khan

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作者 Johanna Sydow 和 Nsama Chikwanka

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.

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Queer communities in the Philippines face heightened risks from climate change, with natural disasters disrupting access to HIV treatment, gender-affirming care and safe shelter. As international aid shrinks, support systems for LGBTQIA+ Filipinos grow more fragile.

USAID Philippines humanitarian assistance

As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying time for aid-reliant projects to diversify funding models, which have been "overdue for an overhaul".

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No publisher in Asia has publicly rejected Big Oil ad dollars to date, and most provide a platform for fossil fuel brands, described by UN chief Antonio Guterres as "godfathers of climate chaos". Journalists and news consumers believe dirty energy advertising discredits climate-related content, but support for a tobacco-style ad ban is limited.

Follow the region's used textiles on a journey through sorting, upcycling and recycling as they are diverted from the landfills.

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

When the seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) – a sprawling report on the state of the natural world – came out earlier this month its warnings were …

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Filling the first and last-mile gap: Asean's electric bus push

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

How climate change is threatening human rights

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Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future

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Unlocking capital for sustainability: Insights Report 2025

Mobilising resources, particularly through green finance, is crucial to achieving this ambition. To explore and commit to practical solutions, Unlocking capital for sustainability 2025 brought together top decision-makers from finance, …