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The World Bank is set to pay the country up to US$45 million in results-based financing to reduce its land use emissions. But only 72 per cent of the funds are expected to reach the beneficiaries after administrative deductions.

A flurry of high-profile decisions this year such as an electricity law update have propped up optimism in Vietnam's renewables sector. But green power firms are wary about restarting projects in a market marred by past volatility.

Amid accusations of fraud, lax auditors and problematic offset certifiers, is the carbon credit market still credible?

eFishery's co-founders Gibran Huzaifah and Chrisna Aditya

Just months after talking about going public following a successful US$200 million funding round, Southeast Asia’s first agritech unicorn eFishery has appointed a new interim CEO and CFO, in its second leadership shake-up this year.

Oleh Ayesha Tandon

Thomson Reuters Foundation

Oleh Ng Wai Mun

Oleh Robin Hicks dan Yajie Yang

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Rising prices and climate change are closely linked. Rather than being treated solely as an environmental issue, climate change must be central to economic policy. Oleh Monica Araya dan Saliem Fakir

Emerging economies need to explore innovative, pragmatic strategies to mobilise funds for climate adaptation and mitigation. Oleh Amar Rao

As the world approaches COP30, the shortcomings and failings of Baku must galvanise renewed determination, say Malaysia's natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, Nik Nazmi and Dr Jemilah Mahmood of Sunway University. Oleh Jemilah Mahmood dan Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad

Major industry players are working together to create a voluntary global standard that can certify minerals as responsibly produced. But such a framework would consolidate the power and influence of these mining giants and allow them to act with impunity, while providing false assurances to investors, governments, and consumers. Oleh Chelsea Hodgkins

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Oleh Ferhandi Prasetyo

Oleh Surya Deva, Talya Swissa

Oleh Ilana Seid

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There is consensus that coal needs to be retired early in Asia, but the mechanisms for financing the phase-out are not clear. This mini-documentary examines how transition credits work and whether they can fund Southeast Asia's equitable switch to clean power.

Studio EB From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.

The vessel will scour Southeast Asia’s marine environment to gather data and support local conservationists.

Eksklusif Jack Johnson says yes, but it is a long road ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask the American singer-songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador about his hopes for the state of the world and how music plays a role in providing a dose of optimism in dark times.

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A researcher lived with camel herders in Inner Mongolia for years to find out how they're coping with both conservation schemes and modernisation. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast about their challenges and lessons for the world.

UN climate report authors need to commit to the integrity of assessment processes while working with governments with differing interests. Dr Theresa Wong tells the Eco-Business podcast why the stakes are high to get climate science right.

The climate non-profit's head Sherry Madera insists there are just 450 questions, not over 5,500 as some industry players have cited, in its new questionnaire, which has faced pushback for failing to ease disclosure burden as intended.

David Antonioli says current rules spur piecemeal offsetting instead of enabling faster growth of climate ventures. He expects pushback to his ideas in a market polarised over integrity issues, but wants players to think big-picture.

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