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Opportunities in the Gulf: Can a strategic shift in capital from the Middle East to Asia help the region meet ESG funding gaps?
Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.
The contributions of the world's biggest philanthropic foundations are important, but have unintentionally deterred more high net worth individuals from stepping up to give, says an executive from Asia's largest network of social investors.
It will be the foundation’s first office in Southeast Asia. Speaking at the annual Ecosperity conference convened by Singapore state investor Temasek, the American billionaire philanthropist also said the Trump-led pushback on climate will subside.
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Amid escalating climate losses and no net zero goal in sight, a newly proposed Low Carbon Economy Investment Act and ambitious private sector-led initiatives only way for Philippine industries to decarbonise.
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Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z activism across Asia
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Asia Pacific decarbonisation could unlock US$47 trillion by 2070: study
Investment must almost triple to US$2.3 trillion annually by 2030 to meet the region's climate goals. Fossil fuel … -
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How green industrial policies are advancing in the Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of green industrial policies and must accelerate the transition through multilateral efforts … -
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Asia makes up over half of global emissions but less than a third are covered by carbon markets: study
China operates the world’s largest carbon market while Southeast Asia has nascent systems. Interconnectivity among its diverse markets … -
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Oil trade faces ‘crude awakening’ as rising seas threaten global ports, report warns
Nearly 90 per cent of the world’s largest oil ports could be overwhelmed by sea level rise by … -
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Environmental crime worth billions is climate fight’s blind spot
Despite generating billions of dollars in illegal revenue a year, environmental crime in the Amazon still isn't a …
