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Why progress beats perfection in safeguarding nature and biodiversity among Asean businesses
Integrating nature and biodiversity into business practices is key to sustainable operations for Asean’s bioeconomy. However, the lack of pricing mechanisms and firmer regulations governing natural resources must see the region come together to address such challenges.
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Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens
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El Niño, burning peatlands and coal: Air pollution in Southeast Asia got worse in 2023
The El Niño weather phenomenon, smouldering peatlands, coal power and vehicular pollution caused a big drop in air quality in Southeast Asia in 2023. In Indonesia, Southeast Asia's most polluted country, air quality fell by 20 per cent.
Ahead of presidential elections in Indonesia, environmentalists say the candidates have failed to outline clear green policies.
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