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Air

Indonesian islanders plant mangroves, seek justice as seas rise

Four island residents take a Swiss cement giant to court while restoring nature at home.
Cows bathing in Lake Toba, north Sumatra.

Makanan & Pertanian

Asia’s banks are failing to grasp growing food system risks: study

Research warns that Southeast Asian and Indian lenders are overlooking major climate, biodiversity and public-health risks tied to Asia’s fast-growing protein demand. Only three banks reference animal welfare principles in their lending policies.
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Indonesian coastal villages in the dark over nickel pollution

The government has recorded multiple environmental violations at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, but locals are yet to see action.
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Tenaga

Indonesia’s geothermal governance must empower local people

Giving local governments more autonomy and prioritising human rights are key to advancing Indonesia’s renewable energy aims, write two experts.

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20 November 2025

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Polisi & Kewangan

At COP30, focus on wildfire prevention amid record destruction

12 November 2025

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Karbon & Cuaca

‘Tired of losing’: Twin typhoons expose deep wounds of corruption, climate injustice in the Philippines

11 November 2025

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Makanan & Pertanian

SD Guthrie chief calls out ‘no palm oil’ hypocrisy, urges true partnership among RSPO members

7 November 2025

RT2025 press conference

Makanan & Pertanian

Palm smallholders of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand demand recognition as partners, not problems in palm oil industry

6 November 2025

palm smallholder in Cimulang, Bogor

Makanan & Pertanian

Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR

4 November 2025

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Makanan & Pertanian

Lessons in agriculture from Nepal’s Indigenous Kulung people

28 October 2025

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Gaya Hidup

Rewilding travel: Southeast Asia’s top ecotourism destinations

16 October 2025

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Bandar-bandar

Indonesian island’s traditional residents face relocation for ‘sustainable’ project

10 October 2025

Sediment is visible near nickel mining operations on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat. Mining has discoloured the water in one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine areas.

Karbon & Cuaca

UN calls for transition metals mining finance reform to protect environment and human rights

8 October 2025

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Makanan & Pertanian

No route home: Climate change threatens Kashmir’s nomadic traditions

1 October 2025

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Sisa Kumbahan

'Plastic holidays on mystic island’: Siquijor's journey to be the Philippines’ first zero waste destination

24 September 2025

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Air

Global water resources under strain, WMO finds, as extremes of scarcity and deluge deepen

18 September 2025

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Polisi & Kewangan

Indigenous land rights can’t stop commercial development in the Philippines

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In northern Pakistan, Indigenous ice stupas offer a nature-based water solution

11 September 2025

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Karbon & Cuaca

Are cloudbursts a scapegoat for India’s floods?

5 September 2025

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Air

Himalayan governments must put springs on the agenda

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