Eco-Business

Man overlooking Suralaya coal complex in Indonesia

Several big insurers have pulled out of the coal business due to their exclusion policies in recent years. The investor group's regional network plans to start persuading these players to consider covering early retirement transactions.

Prudential new director of governance and controls Zhi Ling Wong

Zhi Ling Wong, who spent over a decade working on risk management for the British lender in response to global regulations, is one of the key APAC appointments the life insurer has made after its sustainability revamp in 2023.

Such policies can compensate natural disaster victims and drive climate action, but insurers and consumers are cautious.

Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon_UCFS Philippines 2024

The Philippines has no formal net-zero commitment, reminds congresswoman Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon at the Unlocking capital for sustainability event held in Taguig. The new bill can bridge the climate investment gap and help businesses become Paris-aligned.

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From Greek wildfires to African floods, the costs of extreme weather is making insurance unsustainable. By Ian Duff

What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia's agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse? By Gabriela Fernando and Samanthi Gunawardana

COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities presents an obstacle to a stronger action. By Michael Dolan

It could be more effective as a strategy, as compared to divestment. Southeast Asia is already feeling the effects of climate change and needs strategic and effective action by investors. By Mark Konyn

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24-year-old Indonesian doctor Gamal Albinsaid's Garbage Clinical Insurance is helping Indonesians get their medical health cover through selling household waste. Watch his story here.

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Asia lags the world in natural catastrophe protection. Part of the problem could be counting extreme weather losses only after they happen, industry insiders tell the Eco-Business podcast.

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