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With the planet headed for well beyond 1.5°C of warming, the stakes for business are rising. Those who confront climate risk now could unlock what many economists say is the growth story of the century. By Eric Usher

18 Nov 2025

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United Nations report warns current efforts fall well short of the 2030 Global Methane Pledge, but low-cost technologies could deliver steep reductions if rapidly …

Indonesia receives spoof award for being coopted by fossil fuels lobbyists

Indonesia is the “most blatant example yet of corporate capture by a developing country” at this year’s climate summit in Brazil, a non-profit said. …

Advocacy group Comms Declare says hosting Future Coal chief will platform greenwashing narratives for the fossil fuel. The National Press Club has defended its …

The country is targeting a balanced mix of nuclear and renewables as it develops new policies to support a transition in industrial manufacturing, said …

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Masungi has filed a motion for reconsideration, following its previous appeal for the agency’s eviction order in March. The legal tussle highlights complexities of siting renewables projects where there are competing claims over land.

18 Nov 2025

For the first time in the history of COP climate summits, the US – the world’s largest historical emitter – has not sent a delegation to the talks.

Despite its marriage equality law, Thailand lacks a legal framework to track and punish hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.

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Regulatory uncertainty and grid constraints to cope with intermittency, however, challenge the procurement of corporate power purchase agreements and renewables adoption.

7 Nov 2025 • News

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The United Nations must clearly define the responsibility of the world's most powerful businesses to help tackle global challenges. By Pauliina Murphy

17 Nov 2025

As the host of this year's UN Climate Change Conference, Brazil seeks to make COP30 the “COP of implementation.” Translating commitments into robust action should include providing indigenous peoples with direct access to predictable and sustainable finance, and treating them as equal partners, rather than as beneficiaries. By Eileen Mairena Cunningham

Ending reliance on oil, coal, and gas, and embracing technologies that will only improve and become cheaper over time, is not just smart climate policy. It is the best way to improve economic competitiveness and human prosperity for decades to come. By Gernot Wagner

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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.

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From pandas and K-pop to reused materials and a debut pavilion at a United Nations climate COP for Asean, Eco-Business reports what the region’s countries put on show this year to steer the climate conversations.

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From Thailand’s elephant plains to the Philippines’ coral sanctuaries, these destinations share one belief: that tourism must give back more than it takes. In Southeast Asia, ecotourism isn’t just about seeing nature – it’s about keeping it alive.

Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.

Lamma Power Station seen at magic hour from Yuen Shue Wan

To many locals, the plant is part of Lamma’s eccentric appeal. Yet its four decades of burning coal on the wind-blessed island raise bigger questions about Hong Kong’s commitment to the energy transition.

11 Jul 2025

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29 May 2025

A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

19 May 2025

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11 May 2025

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a Singapore-headquartered sustainability company pioneering technology-driven, IP-based waste management and upcycling solutions, today announced a strategic investment from Novo Holdings, a leading global investor focused on …

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Transitioning industrial clusters: Decarbonising Asia’s economy via digitalisation

This special report explores how transitioning industrial clusters can play a pivotal role in achieving net zero ambitions in Malaysia, why digital transformation is central to this shift, and what …