Podcasts / #hydropower
In a region where large hydro projects and expanding biofuel plantations coincide with an upcoming coal phaseout, a laissez-faire approach could worsen existing inequalities and mar the success of a clean energy buildout.
Ambitious plans to transmit clean energy from India, China and Australia into Southeast Asia have been proposed in recent years. Eco-Business speaks with two energy experts on the prospects, challenges and ingredients for success.
Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?
The clean energy sector’s poor human rights performance places its legitimacy at risk. Jessie Cato of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre sheds light on how the industry can avoid labour abuse, land grabs and other violations.
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Berita / Pangan & Agrikultur
Temasek-backed agritech firm eFishery suspends co-founders over alleged embezzlement
Just months after talking about going public following a successful US$200 million funding round, Southeast Asia’s first agritech … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Record-breaking Philippines typhoon season was ‘supercharged’ by climate change
This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country … -
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Berita / Pangan & Agrikultur
RSPO on new standards: Human rights due diligence is here to stay
Studio EB The rules will ensure safeguards are in place to strengthen labour conditions and close loopholes to curtail land … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Sustainability innovations that made headlines in 2024
Climate tech financing has dwindled in recent years, while investor doubts on alternative proteins persist. In a difficult … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Trapped between conflict and climate disaster, women in Myanmar find limited channels to seek social support: research
Forced conscription has led to an exodus of men, forcing women to take on the role of primary … -
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Berita / Manajemen Sampah
The struggle against plastic choking the Mekong
Plastic is now ubiquitous in the Mekong, Asia’s Mother of Rivers, and experts and local people are struggling …
