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
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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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Read more about the article Singapore Launches Carbon Credit Alliance, Aiming to Become Asia’s Green Finance Hub
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Singapore Launches Carbon Credit Alliance, Aiming to Become Asia’s Green Finance Hub

High quality carbon credits can unlock climate financing and offer a complementary pathway for companies and countries, including Singapore, to meet climate goals. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Agrograde app helps farmers…

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Read more about the article Singapore Extends Prep Time for Promising Recycling Initiative, Set For 2026 Launch
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Singapore Extends Prep Time for Promising Recycling Initiative, Set For 2026 Launch

The Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), a cornerstone of Singapore's recycling strategy, aims to increase recycling rates for plastics and metals by imposing a 10-cent deposit on beverage containers. FOLLOW…

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Read more about the article Vietnam Opens Door to Green Energy Market with Landmark Decree
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Vietnam Opens Door to Green Energy Market with Landmark Decree

Decree No. 80/2024/ND-CP, issued on July 3, 2024 ntroduces two primary forms of direct energy purchase: through dedicated connection lines and via the national power grid. This dual approach aims…

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Read more about the article Global Renewable Energy Growth Falls Short of 2030 Target, Report Finds
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Global Renewable Energy Growth Falls Short of 2030 Target, Report Finds

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s report reveals that while renewable energy capacity grew by an unprecedented 14% in 2023, this pace falls short of the 16.4% annual growth rate…

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Read more about the article Indonesia Enters Global EV Race with $1 Billion Battery Plant
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Indonesia Enters Global EV Race with $1 Billion Battery Plant

Indonesia has inaugurated Southeast Asia's first EV battery manufacturing plant in Karawang, West Java. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a bold move that signals Indonesia's ambition to become a major player…

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