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As a global climate banking alliance softened its stance on mandatory targets, some chief sustainability officers of Southeast Asian banks think it is time to 'come back to earth' on transition pathways and reporting requirements.

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The republic will not “capitulate”, but will forge global cooperation to tackle challenges like climate change, says prime minister Lawrence Wong. His speech was …

Some data sources indicate that greenwashing could be declining after years of rising incidences of problematic sustainability claims.

Despite a decline in cases of greenwashing, academic Kim Schumacher tells the EB Podcast that the problem isn't going away, it's just taking on …

The US Environmental Protection Agency's review of its “endangerment finding,” which declares that climate change is real and caused by human activity, could provide …

USAID Philippines humanitarian assistance

As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying …

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The coast of Demak district, the site of the first Islamic sultanate on the island of Java, has been inundated by the sea over decades owing to groundwater extraction and development.

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Southeast Asia’s clean-energy startups like Vietnam’s SmartSolar and Indonesia’s Swap Energi are expanding but face growing challenges due to waning government support and shifting global investment trends.

The country’s biodiversity-rich forests are failing to appear in official records due to non-classification and legal loopholes, leading to fears over their protection.

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There may be hope for methane abatement with recently proposed guidelines and funding pledges. But with the United States back-pedalling on climate policies, will they be enough?

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China's first RSPO-certified shipment of Identity Preserved sustainable palm oil

The treaty, signed in 1996, expires next year, and there are unresolved issues with regards to water sharing arrangements. Both Bangladesh and India will need to negotiate a more thorough, equitable and climate-resilient deal. Oleh Sk. Tawfique M. Haque

21 Apr 2025

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Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have a sizeable presence in the global REE supply chain – now a geopolitical focal point – but although they may have substantial reserves, their REE production levels are still lower than China's. Oleh Gloria Lin

Some want philanthropy to fill the gap, and others have shamed governments for stepping back. The former is unrealistic, while the latter ineffective. But even with constrained budgets, governments can provide assistance to scale up proven solutions. Oleh William Moore

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Ani Dasgupta, CEO of World Resources Institute

The chief executive of World Resources Institute also told the Eco-Business Podcast that the gutting of USAID is less of a concern than how to unlock private capital for climate and nature in developing countries.

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As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying time for aid-reliant projects to diversify funding models, which have been "overdue for an overhaul".

Increasing allocations and giving states more freedom on how they can spend EFT funds could make this mechanism more effective, say conservationists. Malaysia's environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi also agrees there is a good basis to make the scheme more permanent, but in-depth discussions must be held with the states, he told Eco-Business.

The federal government says the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) approach has spurred state governments to expand protected areas and run more conservation programmes. Yet as environmentalists are calling for more EFT funding, our latest analysis finds little transparency on most of the money disbursed, despite some state-level data from Johor and Sabah.

The Unlocking capital for sustainability 2024 insights report captures key messages, discussion points, and recommendations for policymakers and businesses across the region to forge a more inclusive and sustainable Asia.

Fireside chat with Dr Mark Konyn, AIA group chief investment officer

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New UNDP remote sensing analysis shows massive, immediate reconstruction is vital in Myanmar due to widespread damage to homes, hospitals, and critical infrastructure.

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Investing in making complex ideas accessible: Bridging the gap in sustainable finance data

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Overcoming the past: Cambodia's push for universal civil registration

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Unlocking capital for sustainability Insights Report 2024

The world is just five years away from a deadline to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, part of a comprehensive global blueprint to reconcile economic progress with environmental …