#innovation Berita
The need for early warning systems has risen as natural disasters become more frequent. But how do they help save lives?
The city's plans to halve emissions by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050 may be ambitious. But NGOs tracking its policy direction over the years are not convinced and demand a more measurable roadmap with interim goals – not just long-term pledges.
Battery storage is key to boosting global renewable power but there are obstacles to scaling up capacity.
Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
A deal on sharing benefits from genetic resources is key to COP16’s success
#innovation Opini
Diwali season in India is also "pollution season" and the fight against air pollution is hardest at this time of the year. India needs to quickly identify which technology solutions can effectively ensure clean air for its people.
By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.
Pangan & Agrikultur
AI can transform global food security and climate action
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and AI expert Tshilidzi Marwala writes for Context ahead of the Bonn AI and Climate Expert Meeting.
Perkotaan
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change. A bacteria-based solution could be key to fighting back.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
The elusive inflection point in impact investing
#innovation Video
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.
After 20 years without electricity, more than 50 households in Cebu's poorest district have been provided with solar energy, financed by carbon offsets.
At the Eco Action Day event in Singapore last month, youth participants and industry veterans alike agreed that the circular economy isn’t only good for the environment, but is also a practical and profitable idea.
International auditing firm Mazars has launched a global challenge for aspiring young entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to test their innovative ideas through the #Mazarsforgood Innovation Challenge.
#innovation Podcasts
Bangunan Ramah
Can a desert city be liveable? Dubai scales green spine concept as developers eye ‘eco-friendly’ projects in harsh climate
Eyes are on whether the city’s plan to build the world’s “greenest highway” will take off. The Eco-Business Podcast speaks to Marwa Nahlawi from Diamond Developers, the real estate developer behind Dubai's "Sustainable City" brand, which adopts a similar green spine concept.
Karbon & Iklim
‘Five years ago, everyone wanted to be Elon Musk’: Where is climate tech in Southeast Asia now?
Entrepreneur Steve Melhuish tells the EB Podcast where the biggest opportunities to reduce emissions and make money are in Southeast Asia, and why finding the right economic incentives is critical for climate tech startups.
Solar, wind, carbon capture, nature-based solutions—what are the technologies needed to combat climate change? Eco-Business asked clean energy entrepreneur Hendrik Tiesinga where the smart money is going.
#innovation Rilis Pers
Diversey, a Solenis Company
Diversey, a Solenis Company and NatureLoop sign MOU to upcycle single-use plastic waste
Equator Pure Nature Co. Ltd.
Clean-tech pioneer Pipper Standard awarded multiple patents in India
#innovation Riset
MioTech
ChatGPT on financial reporting
MioTech
Are EVs meeting ESG standards?
British Embassy Manila and Eco-Business
Electric vehicles in the Philippines: Business opportunities, market barriers, and policy signals
