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The initiative is philanthropy-led and will extend beyond traditional Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover conservation of more existing ocean ecosystems. Less than 3 per cent of the region's national waters are under formal protection but a deadline to meet a global conservation target looms.

As COP16 in Colombia nears, renowned Argentine biologist Sandra Díaz champions the need for transformative change to tackle biodiversity loss.

A precipitous decline in ecosystems is a threat to biodiversity and climate change targets, according to WWF’s global state of nature report.

Taman Tugu forest reserve in Kuala Lumpur is seeking business funding as more companies invest in nature and biodiversity.

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The region can shape the Global Plastics Treaty if it maintains its momentum from COP16, where the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia called for the inclusion of Indigenous peoples rights and stronger collaboration on biodiversity finance. Oleh Rayhan Dudayev

Two years ago, developed countries pledged at least US$20 billion annually by 2025 to help preserve 30 per cent of the world’s land and oceans. But most countries have failed to contribute their fair share. Oleh Mary Robinson

China’s active involvement in climate diplomacy can increase overseas understanding of its climate policies and bring impetus to global climate governance. Oleh Liu Yuanling