Asia Pasifik Berita

eFishery's co-founders Gibran Huzaifah and Chrisna Aditya
Just months after talking about going public following a successful US$200 million funding round, Southeast Asia’s first agritech unicorn eFishery has appointed a new interim CEO and CFO, in its second leadership shake-up this year.
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This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country in under a month – was “supercharged” by climate change, according to a rapid attribution study.
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Climate migration is a growing issue driven by disasters and conflict.
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A forced conscription order earlier this year led to an exodus of men, forcing women to take on the role of primary protector in villages. But these women are also vulnerable to rape and violence and mostly remain silent in the face of such threats, according to a local think tank research.
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Asia Pasifik Opini

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If a tea seller or a street vendor in Mumbai had drafted the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, they might have looked very different. The focus on Global North research in academia needs to shift.
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Countries which govern half the world's territorial oceans have yet to integrate ocean-focused solutions into their nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, due for an update by February 2025.
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Instead of backtracking on net zero, companies are retracting unsubstantiated carbon neutrality claims – a positive development.
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Universities, not beholden to election cycles or shareholder demands, can invest in research to generate long-term climate data and transcend disciplinary silos, unlike other traditional institutions.
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Asia Pasifik Video

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There is consensus that coal needs to be retired early in Asia, but the mechanisms for financing the phase-out are not clear. This mini-documentary examines how transition credits work and whether they can fund Southeast Asia's equitable switch to clean power.
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Studio EB From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.
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The vessel will scour Southeast Asia’s marine environment to gather data and support local conservationists.
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Eksklusif Jack Johnson says yes, but it is a long road ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask the American singer-songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador about his hopes for the state of the world and how music plays a role in providing a dose of optimism in dark times.
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Asia Pasifik Podcasts

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A researcher lived with camel herders in Inner Mongolia for years to find out how they're coping with both conservation schemes and modernisation. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast about their challenges and lessons for the world.
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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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The climate non-profit's head Sherry Madera insists there are just 450 questions, not over 5,500 as some industry players have cited, in its new questionnaire, which has faced pushback for failing to ease disclosure burden as intended.
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David Antonioli says current rules spur piecemeal offsetting instead of enabling faster growth of climate ventures. He expects pushback to his ideas in a market polarised over integrity issues, but wants players to think big-picture.
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