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The chief investment officer for AIA says there is "no U-turn" among corporates invested for the long term, even as political regimes change. Meanwhile, China officials say the world's biggest polluter will be "consistent" in its climate action.

Three new irrigation dams have been approved in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, overlapping with two carbon credit projects. The new developments join five hydropower projects that are already eating into these same forests.

The bill was passed just two days after being tabled in Parliament, despite concerns about inadequate environmental safeguards and high public costs. The government argued that the speed was necessary to secure long-term foreign imports of carbon dioxide.

Solar panels on top of supertrees in Singapore

The country met its 1.5 gigawatt-peak solar deployment goal in end-2024 and has expanded its Article 6 offset pool under a new Bhutan pact, following similar deals with Ghana and Papua New Guinea, a senior minister revealed in parliament.

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As commitment to climate action unwinds in some parts of the world, companies in Asia could play an important role in the decarbonisation story. But sourcing the right tools to reduce emissions is critical. Oleh Paul Chow

An aerial view of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project in Cambodia, image by Gabrielle See

It is risky to assume the many high-level standard-setting initiatives today can provide blanket improvements. Asian businesses all have a part to play to create a trusted carbon market that benefits climate, nature and stakeholders. Oleh Jessica Cheam dan Liang Lei

Australia’s gas future must involve energy security and climate security. The new government strategy fails to strike this balance. Oleh Samantha Hepburn

House Bill 7705, the low carbon economy bill, could help the climate-vulnerable nation seize the economic opportunities that come with decarbonisation. Oleh Ping Manongdo

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Studio EB Thinking about your carbon footprint can be mind-boggling. Even if you wanted to do something about it, where do you start? With this mobile app, all the information you need is at your fingertips.

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Studio EB With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right. EcoSecurities and the International Air Transport Association tell the Eco-Business podcast how airlines can ensure compliance when new regulations become mandatory

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.

GoTo sustainability head Tanah Sullivan tells the Eco-Business Podcast that regulating net-zero claims would decarbonise Southeast Asia faster. Indonesia's biggest internet firm aims to cut emissions to zero by 2030 — a target critics say is unrealistic.

The climate talks in Glasgow could have a major trickle-down effect on Asia's business community. What should the region's businesses expect from COP26? The Eco-Business Podcast asked energy and sustainability expert Malavika Bambawale.

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