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The Unlocking capital for sustainability 2024 insights report captures key messages, discussion points, and recommendations for policymakers and businesses across the region to forge a more inclusive and sustainable Asia.

GIC sustainability head Emily Chew speaking at SGFIN summit 2025

Despite near-term volatility, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund sees closer trade ties between China and developing countries as a long-term tailwind for investments into clean energy technologies.

Many solar parks in Tamil Nadu are relying on glyphosate-based herbicides for vegetation control, raising concerns about long-term health effects, groundwater contamination and air pollution.

What is driving this regional divide, and what lessons can be learned for reaching carbon neutrality?

Oleh Anika Patel

Oleh Jaka Hendra Baittri

Oleh Zhang Shuwei

Oleh Rhick Lars Albay

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Five looming decisions in the development finance world could help to mitigate environmental and social risks of transition minerals, write Boston University researchers. Oleh Julie Radomski dan Rebecca Ray

The Trumpian approach to critical minerals – evident from the United States' interactions with Ukraine – may force Southeast Asia to choose sides. The region needs to look at diversifying its technical partners in the energy sector. Oleh Mirza Sadaqat Huda

After spinning off its thermal coal assets, Adaro Energy Group, the world’s sixth-largest coal mining company, will have access to financing from two banks that previously withdrew funding for its aluminum smelter project in February 2023. Oleh Ghee Peh and Mutya Yustika

The promotion of fossil fuel-driven growth by US President Donald Trump poses significant challenges but there are mitigating factors as well. Oleh Saswata Chaudhury

Oleh Peter Ford

Oleh Prapimphan Chiengkul

Oleh Abhimanyu Singh Rana

Oleh Amar Rao

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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 Asia's green transition pathways need to be socially inclusive given huge differences in economic development across the region, says experts at the Boston Consulting Group. State-owned enterprises have an "outsized" role to play, they add.

Jovie Montajes, founder of Light of Hope PH

After 20 years without electricity, more than 50 households in Cebu's poorest district have been provided with solar energy, financed by carbon offsets.

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Andrew Buay, vice president for group corporate sustainability at Singtel, tells the EB Podcast that CSOs should not be precious about losing part of their job as the function evolves.

Jessica Cheam, Mervyn Tang and Jocelyn Dove speaking at the Sharpening the ESG focus 2025 event

Trump 2.0 may prove to be a "bump in the road" for climate action, but banks and investors in Asia see growth and opportunity in the region for decarbonisation as climate risks grow.

Clover Hogan, climate activist, speaking in 2019

Eco-anxiety is a healthy psychological response, says 24-year-old activist Clover Hogan. The founder of nonprofit Force of Nature tells the Eco-Business Podcast how to respond to anxiety in a world that is "numb" to the climate crisis.

The populous coal-rich powerhouse has six months to tell investors how it plans to spend G7 money to decarbonise equitably. We ask experts about the risks, strategy, and opportunities.

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