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Deforestation, Carbon Reduction, and Inclusion: RSPO Leads Palm Oil Transformation
RSPO is not only reshaping the palm oil industry but also setting an example for sustainable supply chains globally
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COP29’s Uphill Battle Against Climate Finance Fatigue: Will This Be a Turning Point?
The discussions at the U.N. conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan offer a crucial opportunity for MDBs to reaffirm and expand their commitments, with the hope of catalyzing the trillions of dollars needed to build a resilient, low-carbon future.
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Southeast Asia’s Alarming Primary Tropical Forests Loss: Indonesia, Laos, and Malaysia Among Top 10
The Global Forest Watch (GFW), reveals a sobering trend: 3.7 million hectares of primary tropical forests were lost globally in 2023.
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How Tokyo’s Massive Underground Tunnels Are Protecting Millions from Climate-Induced Flooding
As climate change fuels deadly downpours, Tokyo ramps up flood protection.
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The Risks of Overshooting the 1.5°C Climate Target: Why Carbon Removal Alone Won’t Save Us
Carbon removal remains an essential piece of the climate puzzle, but it is no panacea. The world will need a combination of strategies to confront the climate crisis, including decarbonizing…
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Japan Recycles Food Waste into Livestock Feed Through Fermentation
At the Japan Food Ecology Center, an innovative solution to one of the country’s most pressing problems—food waste—is transforming the way Japan approaches sustainability. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Through fermentation, this…
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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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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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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…