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On-campus activism could sometimes be viewed with suspicion in the Singapore varsities. For Tan, who played an important role in helping set up Singapore's Inter-University Environmental Coalition, constant conversation with the establishment, rather than confrontation, can help all sides see one another's perspective.

3 Jun 2023

A shoe collection in an average household.

Share At Door Step was founded in India in 2015, and has launched in Singapore in response to high demand for the service, which …

As global negotiations on loss and damage conclude their second session on 27 May, the Philippines’ most powerful storm of the year barrels toward …

As climate change makes heatwaves more frequent and severe in South Asia, India’s heat action plans offer pathways for adaptation, but experts say they …

What is being done to lower the emissions footprint of new buildings, and retrofit old ones with insulation and low carbon-heating?

Weekly Top 5 Movers

300124 Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd Class A	32.41%
603986 Giga Device Semiconductor Inc. Class A	17.43%
600170 Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd. Class A	14.26%
987 Guangzhou Yuexiu Capital Holdings Group Co., Ltd.	13.87%
9045 Keihan Holdings Co.,Ltd.	13.29%

Weekly Flop 5 Movers

19 Swire Pacific Limited Class A	-8.00%
5238 AirAsia X Bhd.	-5.32%
2314 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited	-4.77%
600021 Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. Class A	-3.82%
7310 Ottogi Corp.	-3.63%

Source: ESG Book

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As rural Bangladeshis lose crops and homes to climate change impacts, insurance and microfinance could offer some protection.

1 Jun 2023

As low-income Pakistanis fall foul of unscrupulous lending apps, complaints of fraud, data abuse and blackmail alarm authorities.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will launch a public consultation in the coming weeks on its proposal to include additional criteria for a managed coal phase-out in the Singapore-Asia taxonomy, says the central bank’s newly-appointed chief sustainability officer Gillian Tan.

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Coffee growers in Indonesia face many challenges in meeting export standards for maximum amount of pesticides in coffee and coping with the impact of climate change on crop yield. Adopting best agricultural practices and using reductants can help ensure long term sustainability of coffee production.

29 May 2023 • News

Lunch break at a sustainability event at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

While the International Monetary Fund has made great strides on climate change in a short time, emerging markets and developing economies need resources to invest in resilience more urgently than ever. There are four ways the IMF can help them shift to a low-carbon pathway and finance adaptation measures before it’s too late. By Rakesh Mohan, Irene Monasterolo and Rishikesh Ram Bhandary

1 Jun 2023

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A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins. Emissions from such tools could grow fast without renewable energy. By Kate Saenko

With laws to regenerate biodiversity facing resistance, we must explain how nature can work for people By Helen Crowley

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Japan-based academic Kim Schumacher, who coined the term "competence greenwashing", believes that the pursuit of societal harmony might be standing in the way of Asia calling out greenwashing. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast how exaggerated ESG claims are likely to be tackled in 2023 and beyond.

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As global negotiations on loss and damage conclude their second session on 27 May, the Philippines’ most powerful storm of the year barrels toward northern provinces, affecting 11,000 people.

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The Covid-19 pandemic hit them hard and nearly took away their livelihoods. But with new initiatives launched to champion traditional textile makers and sustainable fashion, the artisans of Iloilo, Philippines, are back at work on their looms. This International Women's Day, we spotlight their stories and how they have overcome their struggles.

The Eco-Business Youth A-List 2022 demonstrates that “sustainability is not just a big-city trend”, say judges. From Bali Island in Indonesia to a rustic geological park in the Philippines, young sustainability changemakers are trying to do impactful work outside of capital cities.

The Green Mortician is Singapore's first water cremation service

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

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As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, it’s clear we all have our part to play in building a sustainable future. There are actions individuals can take every day to …

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How plastic credits are supporting the Global Plastics Treaty

Plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss are highly intertwined and exacerbate each other, threatening our life on Earth. We must innovate and invest in the development of alternative materials, …