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A new deal could boost the economy in Bhutan and Nepal while helping India and Bangladesh – but it is based on increasingly precarious hydro.
Bangladesh’s interim government remains dependent on India as a dollar crisis limits its ability to generate its own electricity.
Policy & Finance
Asia’s poorest countries owe twice as much in debt as they receive in climate finance: IIED
Ahead of COP29, a study by International Institute for Environment and Development shows that Asia's least developed countries have debt growing at a faster rate than climate support.
Carbon & Climate
Asia’s growth-stage cleantech and climate startups court patient capital to scale impact
Environmental innovation competition The Earthshot Prize recently unveiled this year’s shortlist. Eco-Business quizzes three finalists about Asia's funding environment and the barriers they face in scaling their ideas.
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Carbon & Climate
Why is the weather becoming more extreme?
28 September 2024
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Policy & Finance
Nepal’s once-thriving community forests face existential crisis
17 July 2024
Food & Agriculture
In Nepal, debate rages on crop-raiding monkeys
5 July 2024
7 June 2024
Policy & Finance
South Korea accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
23 May 2024
Policy & Finance
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Asia urged to look beyond gender
20 May 2024
Carbon & Climate
Nepal worries about its most dangerous glacial lake
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