#ecosystem services 新闻
Despite losing most of their customary forest, Ngata Toro Indigenous community in Central Sulawesi still vowed to protect nature.
Indonesia’s largest environmental group, Walhi, has filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, accusing 47 companies in the palm oil, mining and forestry sectors of corruption and environmental destruction, allegedly causing 437 trillion rupiah (US$26.5 billion) in state losses.
Massive investment is needed to deliver the promise of the Ocean Decade, write four researchers.
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.
#ecosystem services 观点
Even though the global economy depends on a stable climate and reliable ecosystem services, businesses and financial institutions are not required or incentivised to invest in nature. Central banks and supervisors could change that trajectory simply by fulfilling their financial-stability mandate.
Plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a critical global issue.
As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts.
Two years ago, developed countries pledged at least US$20 billion annually by 2025 to help preserve 30 per cent of the world’s land and oceans. But most countries have failed to contribute their fair share.
#ecosystem services 视频
政策和金融
‘We are not afraid’: Locals in biodiversity-rich Philippine island fight back against nickel mine
Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.
独家
In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.
From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
#ecosystem services 新闻发布稿
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Thailand’s Bang Pu Nature Education Centre is Asean's 63rd heritage park
National University of Singapore (NUS) Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions
NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions utilises technology-driven methods to advance carbon estimation in Singapore’s forest ecosystems
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry to champion MSMEs sustainability through new international trade show
#ecosystem services 研究
Aquatic Life Institute
Benefits of aquatic animal welfare for sustainability
WWF-Singapore
The business case for a UN treaty on plastic pollution
Singapore International Water Week
SIWW 2018 Blue Paper: What will drive the next era of water management?
BirdLife International
State of the World's Birds 2018—taking the pulse of the planet
