Read more about the article Apical Wins 2024 ESG Award for Empowering Farmers Through SMILE and Sustainable Living Villages (SLV) Programs
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Apical Wins 2024 ESG Award for Empowering Farmers Through SMILE and Sustainable Living Villages (SLV) Programs

Through SMILE and SLV, Apical has partnered with Asian Agri and KAO Corporation to engage 3,436 independent smallholders, with 1,373 achieving RSPO certification. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Apical, a leading global…

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Read more about the article Rising Ocean Temperatures Are Driving Sharks Away from Coral Reefs — but Conservation Efforts Offer Hope
Incredible photo of a Whale Shark in the clearest water imaginable over coral reef at Ningaloo by indianoceanimagery from Getty Images

Rising Ocean Temperatures Are Driving Sharks Away from Coral Reefs — but Conservation Efforts Offer Hope

Due to rising ocean temperatures, new research reveals that some sharks are abandoning coral reefs — a concerning development for both the cold-blooded predators and the fragile ecosystems they support.…

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Read more about the article Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential: Can the Region Catch Up to Global Leaders?
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Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential: Can the Region Catch Up to Global Leaders?

The 2024 Renewable Energy Statistics report by IRENA highlights Southeast Asia’s promising but uneven journey toward renewable energy dominance.  FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Southeast Asia is on the brink of a…

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A Climate-Smart Future for Agriculture: The Role of Financial Institutions

Investing in Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) finance allows financial institutions to become partners, not just providers, in fostering a resilient agricultural sector. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC As climate change accelerates, rising temperatures,…

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Read more about the article Emerging Markets Receive Only 6% of Global Plastic Waste Investments, Report Finds
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Emerging Markets Receive Only 6% of Global Plastic Waste Investments, Report Finds

The Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker, a tool launched by The Circulate Initiative in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, highlights the disparity of global plastic waste investments. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC…

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Read more about the article Transforming Seoul’s Banjiha: A Blueprint for Resilient Housing in a Changing Climate
A Banjiha neighborhood ravaged by rain underscores the gravity of the residents’ living situation. Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Transforming Seoul’s Banjiha: A Blueprint for Resilient Housing in a Changing Climate

The Banjiha Transformation Initiative represents a forward-thinking and holistic approach to tackling the complex challenges associated with substandard housing. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a city long known for its towering…

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