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As nations assemble at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, one issue is expected to dominate the summit: climate finance.

8 Nov 2024

More than 75 per cent of the world’s coral reefs faced potentially deadly ocean temperatures in 2023, as rising heat from climate change triggers …

In a big election year, there are few gains for women in power as Trump ends Harris' hopes of becoming first female US president.

He slammed the Democrats' 'Green New Scam' – now Donald Trump will use his second term to roll back US climate action.

Podcast on RSPO's new principles and criteria for certifying palm oil as environmentally and socially sustainable.

EB Studio The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has released new criteria for certifying responsibly grown palm oil. What's changed and how does RSPO respond to …

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Despite funding setbacks, COP16 established an historic Indigenous-led body for biodiversity decisions amid stalled global financing commitments.

7 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.

Nations gather in South Korea this month for a final meeting on curbing plastic pollution. Who are the key players – and is a deal likely?

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While renewable energy sources take centre stage in Asia, the region must consider available yet effective interim options as it expands clean energy infrastructure and overcomes financing hurdles to meet increasing demand in the long term, says Karna Mohan, Siemens Energy’s vice president, finance, Asia Pacific.

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If policymakers and ESG proponents fail to ensure that the ESG agenda is equitable and credible – directly benefiting working class and rural communities – the credibility of ESG will deteriorate further. By Dr Pieter E. Stek

7 Nov 2024

If policymakers can overcome the remaining technological, regulatory, and financial barriers, the COP28 goal of tripling renewable-energy capacity by 2030 will be well within reach – with solar leading the way. By Ajay Mathur and Fatih Birol

Food loss is a significant economic cost, fuels climate change and adds to food insecurity. Food banking is a key solution to this problem that has greater potential to grow across Southeast Asia. By Hazel Quek

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UN climate report authors need to commit to the integrity of assessment processes while working with governments with differing interests. Dr Theresa Wong tells the Eco-Business podcast why the stakes are high to get climate science right.

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Attribution to global warming is still challenging due to the lack of weather stations in rural areas and small islands, according to the Philippine Climate Change Assessment Cycle report.

Southeast Asia's digital economy is booming. Keeping its environmental footprint in check will require innovative solutions to build, operate and decommission data centres sustainably.

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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.

This special report looks at how a coal plant in Batangas, Philippines, could become the world’s first to be retired using the novel class of carbon credits. Are the methodologies sound, and how will just transition plans be implemented?

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Eight Singaporeans and two Asean youths were recognised at ComfortDelGro-EB Impact Sustainability Education Grant ceremony and three youth groups also won $50,000 in funding from OCBC at the grand finale …

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This publication investigates the potential of implementing waste segregation at source initiatives in Singapore, building upon existing research and the findings of pilot projects. Since November 2023, Zero Waste SG …