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COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev, a former oil and gas executive

In an open letter to the United Nations, a group of concerned climate-watchers called for stronger transparency and disclosure rules to restrict fossil fuel lobbying and host nations that do not support a clean energy transition.

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As climate talks kick off, the World Meteorological Organization warns that Earth’s hottest year yet signals a dangerous breach of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal.

Cities: Possibilities 2024 closing plenary

The financing gap for infrastructure projects might have come under the spotlight recently, but experts at the Cities: Possibilities 2024 forum say the key barriers to building better cities are not money or the lack of technical solutions, but political cycles that reward short-termism.

Success hinges on China and India, but experts say there is still time to switch from coal and save the planet.

By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

By Ayesha Tandon

By Robin Hicks

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A street in South Jakarta, with exposed electrical infrastructure

To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support. By Trang Nguyen

The upcoming climate summit needs to address how storms are becoming more impactful closer to the coast. Preparing for such events is more cost-effective than dealing with the aftermath of inadequate preparation. By Liz Ritchie-Tyo

Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience. By Dr Bernard Njindan Iyke

The idea that we can exceed global warming targets then fix the problem with technology is a dangerous myth, scientists warn. By Robert Watson, James Dyke and Wolfgang Knorr

By Elisa Belfiori and Yanel Llohis

By Robert Streit, David Bellwood and Tiffany Morrison

By Mattias Goldmann

By Tshilidzi Marwala

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EB Studio From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.

Gaurav Sant, founder of startup SeaChange, tells Eco-Business about a technology he hopes will give the world's oceans the capacity to absorb additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.

In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.

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UN climate report authors need to commit to the integrity of assessment processes while working with governments with differing interests. Dr Theresa Wong tells the Eco-Business podcast why the stakes are high to get climate science right.

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.

Climate tech podcast with Steve Melhuish

Entrepreneur Steve Melhuish tells the EB Podcast where the biggest opportunities to reduce emissions and make money are in Southeast Asia, and why finding the right economic incentives is critical for climate tech startups.

Sea orchards developed on decommissioned oil platforms

Former petrochemicals industry executives Steve Willis and Genevieve Hilton have written a novel set 50 years into the future that has a happy ending. They tell the Eco-Business podcast that the book is a pitch to carbon-intensive industries to try workable climate solutions.

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