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Policy & Finance

‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000

A major biodiversity fund – which could, in theory, generate billions of dollars annually for conservation – received its first donation of just US$1,000 in November.
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Manufacturing

Malaysia’s chip boom risks soaring Scope 2 emissions, experts warn

EB Studio At the Semiconductor Sustainability Summit 2025, industry leaders said Malaysia’s push to double its global chip share could deepen electricity and water pressures unless fabs overhaul how they source, use and conserve energy.
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Carbon & Climate

The world is closer than ever to climate tipping points, but better investments can change that: UNEP

The latest Global Environment Outlook report emphasised the need to invest against the trillion-dollar losses from climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. This includes overhauling fossil fuel subsidies and pricing in pollution.
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Corporate Responsibility

Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks

EB Studio AI is reshaping how buildings are run, from cooling systems to construction planning. Yet experts warn that the technology’s heavy electricity demand could undermine sustainability gains.

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8 December 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Asia-Pacific faces ‘US$500 billion a year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue

4 December 2025

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Policy & Finance

Analysis: Why COP30’s ‘tripling adaptation finance’ target is less ambitious than it seems

2 December 2025

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Policy & Finance

Resilient and ready: Thai businesses don’t see climate action as a burden but a ‘competitive edge’

27 November 2025

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Energy

Malaysian industries turn to AI and renewables to drive energy transition: survey

25 November 2025

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Waste

What’s behind China’s waste incineration overcapacity?

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Energy

Indonesia’s geothermal governance must empower local people

8 November 2025

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Policy & Finance

COP30: Could Brazil’s ‘Tropical Forest Forever’ fund help tackle climate change?

6 November 2025

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Corporate Responsibility

From ambition to action: How SMU and Ho Bee Land are nurturing Asia’s next generation of sustainability leaders

André Aranha Corrêa do Lago COP 30 president-designate

Policy & Finance

COP29 and 30 presidencies release roadmap to deliver US$1.3 trillion in climate finance

5 November 2025

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Cities

AI system listens to elephants to prevent deadly encounters in India

4 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

UN report: Five charts which explain the ‘gap’ in finance for climate adaptation

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Carbon & Climate

Q&A: Could COP30 spur fossil fuels' end? This activist thinks so

3 November 2025

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Policy & Finance

Global asset or frontier for extraction? COP30 is a reckoning for the Amazon

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Energy

Rooftop solar booms in Pakistan. How can neighbours catch up?

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Manufacturing

Fashion brands help textile suppliers boost solar power

30 October 2025

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Energy

Q&A: How ‘vehicle-to-grid’ technology could boost China’s electricity system

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