Read more about the article US-ASEAN Business Council Urges Regional Alignment to Advance Southeast Asia’s Circular Economy
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US-ASEAN Business Council Urges Regional Alignment to Advance Southeast Asia’s Circular Economy

As  it reinforces USABC, it is the collective action-from ministries to municipalities, from multinationals to micro-enterprises-that provides the leverage point for a more sustainable and inclusive circular economy for ASEAN.…

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Read more about the article RimbaWatch Questions Oil and Gas Approvals Inside Sarawak’s Luconia Shoals National Park
At least 14.3 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves are being commercialised within the LSNP, said RimbaWatch. (Wikipedia pic)

RimbaWatch Questions Oil and Gas Approvals Inside Sarawak’s Luconia Shoals National Park

According to RimbaWatch’s analysis, nearly 100% of LSNP overlaps seven active oil and gas blocks. The group says there are 31 wells, eight gas fields, and seven existing production platforms…

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IUCN Links Farm Subsidies to Species Decline, Calls to Repurpose Harmful Incentives

IUCN launched a new publication, titled “Agricultural support, biodiversity, and trade: Examining connections to repurpose harmful incentives,” which presented new findings on linkages between biodiversity trends and agricultural subsidies across…

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Read more about the article UNESCO Adds 26 New Biosphere Reserves, Marking Largest Expansion in Two Decades
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UNESCO Adds 26 New Biosphere Reserves, Marking Largest Expansion in Two Decades

UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves across 21 countries – the highest number in 20 years. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves now includes 784 sites in 142 countries, with…

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Read more about the article EV Battery Recycling Set to Surge 40.8% Annually to $24.5 Billion by 2035
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EV Battery Recycling Set to Surge 40.8% Annually to $24.5 Billion by 2035

A steep 40.8% CAGR signals a market moving from environmental obligation to strategic infrastructure. With 200 million-plus EVs expected by 2030 and up to 95% material recovery possible, battery recycling…

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Read more about the article Malaysia Prioritises River Basin Management as La Niña Approaches
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Malaysia Prioritises River Basin Management as La Niña Approaches

Malaysia is expected to face a brief La Niña episode beginning December 2025 till early next year, which could affect national rainfall patterns. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia will…

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Read more about the article India Power CO2 Falls: Clean Energy Signals Pre-2030 Peak
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India Power CO2 Falls: Clean Energy Signals Pre-2030 Peak

India’s power-sector CO₂ emissions fall for only the second time in 50 years, clean-energy surge signals possible peak before 2030. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC India’s power-sector carbon dioxide emissions have declined…

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Read more about the article APAC Flood Insurance Set to Surge: 19.7% CAGR Projected Through 2032
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APAC Flood Insurance Set to Surge: 19.7% CAGR Projected Through 2032

Building property coverage accounted for nearly two-thirds of market revenue in 2022 and is expected to maintain its lead through 2032, supported by climate change–related risks and regulatory requirements in…

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Read more about the article Malaysia’s First Grid-Scale Storage Tender Draws 20+ Bidders; Winners Due in October, Projects Online by 2027
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Malaysia’s First Grid-Scale Storage Tender Draws 20+ Bidders; Winners Due in October, Projects Online by 2027

Malaysia’s first four large-scale grid-connected storage projects, a milestone that arrives as the country rapidly expands solar and other intermittent renewable generation, creating strong momentum for energy storage. FOLLOW THIS…

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