Eco-Business

It is the only region that has seen an increase in linking sustainability performance to executive pay, according to research by global advisory company WTW.

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Communities rely on informal labour for clean streets, but a lack of basic protections puts workers at risk.

Recent outbreaks of the disfiguring, sandfly-spread disease are the result of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s perfect storm of circumstances.

Legally available to all, freshwater canals are being appropriated by leaseholders for personal gain, argue three water analysts.

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By Tanmoy Bhaduri

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By Gabrielle See

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Policy & Finance

Did COP29 fail women?

The climate crisis is not gender-neutral, so our solutions cannot be. Without a consistent focus on gender-responsive climate finance, we risk perpetuating cycles of vulnerability. By María Fernanda Espinosa

Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities, showcasing their potential to shape a more equitable and sustainable future. By Yuen Yoong Leong

Women are emerging as formidable forces leading the way towards a more sustainable and climate-aligned world in the region. For example, more women are taking on the role of chief sustainability officers. By Jessica Robinson

India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires reform in law, health policy and changing attitudes. By Nishi Mitra vom Berg

By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone

By Chris Beyrer

By Helen Clark and Soumya Swaminathan

By Sanda Ojiambo

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EB Studio In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?

A study released on Wednesday shows women in every country still do far more unpaid work, like childcare and chores, than men.

Working on the lake gives women independence in a country where women are often destined to a life of servitude and denied the access to education, health and jobs.

A group of women worldwide are taking action to improve their lives by helping address climate change issues, such as the '1 Million Women' movement in Australia. Watch this video.

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LGBTQ people have long had to chart their own paths in the face of discrimination on bread and butter issues, like housing and employment. Pink Dot campaigners tell the Eco-Business Podcast their hopes amid a political leadership refresh.

In a region where large hydro projects and expanding biofuel plantations coincide with an upcoming coal phaseout, a laissez-faire approach could worsen existing inequalities and mar the success of a clean energy buildout.

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