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An investigation by Rainforest Action Network has identified new illegal forest clearing for palm oil in Indonesia's protected Leuser ecosystem. The loss of habitat for endangered species such as the Sumatran orangutan has been connected to Singapore-headquartered firms with no-deforestation pledges that supply major consumer brands.

More than 75 per cent of the world’s coral reefs faced potentially deadly ocean temperatures in 2023, as rising heat from climate change triggers a record-breaking coral bleaching event, NOAA reports.

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Despite funding setbacks, COP16 established an historic Indigenous-led body for biodiversity decisions amid stalled global financing commitments.

COP16 environmentalists want to expand legal rights for rivers and fragile ecosystems to protect a fast-vanishing natural world.

Oleh Rhick Lars Albay

Oleh Athar Parvaiz

Oleh Brian Obara

Oleh Aruna Chandrasekhar

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As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts. Oleh Soumya Bhowmick

Two years ago, developed countries pledged at least US$20 billion annually by 2025 to help preserve 30 per cent of the world’s land and oceans. But most countries have failed to contribute their fair share. Oleh Mary Robinson

As the sea is emptied of life to feed a growing human population, innovation in protein sources holds promise in diverting seafood production away from the ocean. Oleh Naomi Clark-Shen dan Kathlyn Tan

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts. Oleh Astra Rushton-Allan dan Dr Sali Jayne Bache

Oleh Jessica Cheam

Oleh Raghu Dharmapuri Tirumala

Oleh Achyut Kumar Banerjee

Oleh Anugerah Rizki Akbari

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Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.

Eksklusif In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.

From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.

Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.

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