Eco-Business

Meadows reduced to blackened stubs have pushed authorities and researchers into crisis mode.

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From more frequent direct flights to marketing drives, some of the Philippines' most pristine destinations are campaigning for more visitors. Eco-Business reports on why there is renewed optimism for sustainable tourism in the archipelago.

As protestors scramble to prevent rollbacks to environmental and labour protections, a leading politician defends the changes.

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.

By Hong Wai Onn

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By Ng Wai Mun and Gabrielle See

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The financing gap is huge, but time is short. Given the inadequacy of a promised new climate finance goal, Southeast Asia should look beyond UN-led conferences to crowd in other sources of capital to tackle the climate crisis. By Prapimphan Chiengkul

To ensure the food security of our region amidst climate change, there is no time like the present to determine how climate and digital technologies can work together to feed Asean. By Paul Teng

Asean's growing carbon trading initiatives present vast opportunities for emissions reduction and economic growth, but equitable frameworks and robust regulations are critical to their success. By Julie de los Reyes and Katrina Navallo

Food loss is a significant economic cost, fuels climate change and adds to food insecurity. Food banking is a key solution to this problem that has greater potential to grow across Southeast Asia. By Hazel Quek

By Huanyuan Zhang-Zheng and Sulemana Bawa

By Mirza Sadaqat Huda

By Christina Ng

By Dr Richard Friend, Dr Jutamas Kaewsuk and Dr Pakamas Thinphanga

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Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?

Fishermen are often cut off from land for weeks out at sea. But a new technology enables them to be connected with loved ones, while boosting the traceability of their catch.

Watch this charming video of how Thai farmer Somsak Sriphumthong got rid of a destructive opium field and helped curb deforestation and downstream flooding with his organic and sustainable coffee farm.

A Thai firm has built the country's first homes that runs on solar power for 24 hours a day, using a hybrid of solar PV panels and fuel cells.

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EB Studio Dexter Huerto Jr of engineering firm Danfoss tells the Eco-Business Podcast how food supply chains have been affected by a pandemic and conflict, and how they can be fixed.

"We have a choice about the speed of sea-level rise." The Eco-Business Podcast talks to climate scientist Professor Ben Horton about how close the world is to reaching crucial climate tipping points, and what can be done to stop runaway climate change.

Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?

The billion-dollar Gardens by the Bay project is built on 101 hectares of land in Marina Bay, the heart of Singapore's Central Business District.

Climate change is causing sea levels to rise at an alarming rate, and nowhere is more at risk than archipelagic Southeast Asia. Climate scientist Professor Benjamin Horton of the Earth Observatory of Singapore tells the Eco-Business Podcast about the risks of rising waters and what can be done to address the problem.

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