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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Plastic Overload: Vietnam’s E-Commerce Boom and Environmental Toll

Vietnam's e-commerce industry has generated over 300,000 tons of packaging waste comprising cardboard, foam and plastic shockproof materials. The shipment packaging required for every order placed online, even for smaller products, is causing pollution concerns. 

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Read more about the article Indonesia’s Raja Ampat: The Ocean’s Amazon and a Global Coral Epicenter
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Indonesia’s Raja Ampat: The Ocean’s Amazon and a Global Coral Epicenter

Stretching across six countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste—the Coral Triangle is home to the world’s richest marine biodiversity.

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Read more about the article Carbon Dioxide Levels to Hit 429.6 ppm in May 2025, the Highest in Over 2 Million Years
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Carbon Dioxide Levels to Hit 429.6 ppm in May 2025, the Highest in Over 2 Million Years

In 2025, the annual average CO2 concentration is projected to increase to 426.6 ppm; this is an increase of approximately 2.26 ppm between 2024 and 2025 and ‘unsustainable’ for 1.5°C Goal.

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Read more about the article India Rethinks $30 Billion Sulphur-Cutting Mandate for Coal Plants
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India Rethinks $30 Billion Sulphur-Cutting Mandate for Coal Plants

India is reassessing its decade-old $30 billion program mandating coal plants to install sulphur-cutting equipment, following government-backed studies indicating minimal effectiveness in reducing pollution.

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Read more about the article Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition: Why 94% of Provinces Are Not Ready
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Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition: Why 94% of Provinces Are Not Ready

The study developed an Energy Transition Readiness Index using 14 variables grouped into three key indicators: clean energy initiatives, economic resilience, and governance capacity.

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