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
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Polisi & Kewangan
How I got here... UNEP Asia Pacific director Dechen Tsering
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Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP29?
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
COP needs overhaul, including curbs on fossil fuel lobbying, say scientists and Paris treaty architect
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‘It is not charity’: COP29 closes first week without agreement on new climate finance goal
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
‘Whole-of-nation’ approach needed to meet Philippines’ decarbonisation pledge
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Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
How Southeast Asian countries are positioning themselves at COP29
Eco-Business takes a look at the key issues being pushed at the pavilions of Asean countries at the …
