Women
Starting on International Women's Day 2022, this Eco-Business series examines the issues that affect the lives of just under half of the world's population, from inequality and discrimination to empowerment and leadership.
Berita / CSR
‘Mind-boggling’ that female garment makers are not paid a living wage: SukkhaCitta co-founder and CSO Bertram Flesch
The Jakarta-based fashion start-up works directly with village craftswomen and grows 100 per cent of its own cotton – "hard choices" it's had to make because the majority of garment makers are still unfairly paid and material traceability is almost impossible.
Berita / Gaya Hidup
Iloilo’s women weavers put a traditional spin on sustainable fashion
The Covid-19 pandemic hit them hard and nearly took away their livelihoods. But with new initiatives launched to champion traditional textile makers and sustainable fashion, the artisans of Iloilo, Philippines, are back at work on their looms. This International Women's Day, we spotlight their stories and how they have overcome their struggles.
Audio / Gaya Hidup
‘Our own narratives told’: Through the lenses of young Orang Asli women filmmakers
The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.
Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Concern for gender equality overshadowed by Ukraine war, climate and Covid-19: study
Parity between the sexes is bottom of a global study of the issues people worry about. But gender equality and issues like climate change are connected, and should not be tackled in isolation, the report's authors say.
All Women
8 March 2022
7 March 2022
4 March 2022
Polisi & Kewangan
How I got here... UNEP Asia Pacific director Dechen Tsering
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Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
Record-breaking Philippines typhoon season was ‘supercharged’ by climate change
This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country … -
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Berita / Makanan & Pertanian
RSPO on new standards: Human rights due diligence is here to stay
Studio EB The rules will ensure safeguards are in place to strengthen labour conditions and close loopholes to curtail land … -
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Berita / Tenaga
Indonesia’s renewable energy plans may put forests at risk
Indonesia has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2060, but its reliance on biofuels could create new … -
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Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
Sustainability innovations that made headlines in 2024
Climate tech financing has dwindled in recent years, while investor doubts on alternative proteins persist. In a difficult … -
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Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
Trapped between conflict and climate disaster, women in Myanmar find limited channels to seek social support: research
Forced conscription has led to an exodus of men, forcing women to take on the role of primary … -
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Developing countries’ debt fears increase with new climate finance
Pakistan's Sherry Rehman said climate finance debt is pushing developing countries into "recovery traps".
