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Read more about the article Australia’s $8 Million Climate Investment in Indonesia Signals a Shift in Green Finance Across Asia
Australian Anchor Investment Commitment of US$8 Million to AC Ventures Through KINETIC Partnership Australia's flagship impact investment fund, Australian Development Investments (ADI), today announced an investment commitment of US$8 million for Indonesian venture capital firm AC Ventures' Climate and Sustainability Fund.

Australia’s $8 Million Climate Investment in Indonesia Signals a Shift in Green Finance Across Asia

Australia’s flagship impact investment fund, Australian Development Investments (ADI), has announced an $8 million anchor commitment to Indonesia’s AC Ventures Climate and Sustainability Fund.

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Read more about the article Indigenous Filipinos Turn to Carbon Credits to Save Their Forests—But Will It Work?
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Indigenous Filipinos Turn to Carbon Credits to Save Their Forests—But Will It Work?

Indigenous leaders have signed an agreement to generate revenue through carbon credits, allowing corporations to offset their emissions by investing in forest conservation.

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Read more about the article More Greenwashing Cases in Malaysia, Outpacing Singapore and Brunei – Data Shows
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More Greenwashing Cases in Malaysia, Outpacing Singapore and Brunei – Data Shows

Since January 1, 2020, Malaysia has recorded 12 of the 17 reported cases of corporate and state greenwashing, compared to three in Singapore and just one in Brunei.

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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 Plastic Overload: Vietnam’s E-Commerce Boom and Environmental Toll
The shipment packaging required for every order placed online, even for smaller products, is causing pollution concerns. — VNA/VNS Photo

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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