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Carbon & Climate
Lawmakers, NGOs decry lack of safeguards in Malaysia’s new carbon capture and storage bill
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Asian countries need better climate adaptation plans to attract private investment: report
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Corporate Responsibility
Eco-Business’s Sustainability Leadership A-List award is open for 2025 nominations
The award recognises outstanding professionals and youths in Asia Pacific who are driving change across policy, business and society. Judges say clarity of vision and strength in project execution are key attributes they will look out for.
Transport
Asia divided on shipping carbon tax
Japan and South Korea are rallying support for a charge on the international shipping sector's emissions to raise funds for climate action. China and Indonesia oppose the plans as the International Maritime Organisation concludes its meetings ahead of the climate summit in April.
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