COP29 by Flickr
COP29 Opens Amid Record-Breaking Global Warming Trends
As world leaders gather in Baku for COP29, 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, inching us perilously close to the 1.5°C warming threshold.
Photo via Adobe Stock
November / December 2024 Edition of Impact Funding and Acceleration Opportunities
This curated list of funding, fellowship, and acceleration opportunities is tailored to help these businesses thrive and expand their positive influence in the region, November and December 2024 edition.
Bunaken National Marine Park.Indonesia by johnandersonphoto from Getty Images
The 30×30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund: A New Hope for Marine Conservation Announced at COP16
The 30x30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund was launched during the 16th UN Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Colombia.
image : Grow Asia
CarbonFarm Wins 2024 Grow Asia Innovation Challenge: Pioneering a New Era in Sustainable Agriculture
By streamlining the Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) process, CarbonFarm ensures the integrity and credibility of carbon claims.
image : PLN
IDXCarbon Growth: Indonesia’s Carbon Exchange Dominates Asia’s Carbon Market
In just one year since its launch, the Indonesian Carbon Exchange (IDXCarbon) has surged ahead of its regional counterparts, outpacing the carbon markets of Malaysia and Japan in both volume and impact.
Sentosa Island Singapore by tobiasjo from Getty Images Signature
Singapore Launches NetZeroHub: A Game-Changer for Emissions Reporting
Through NetZeroHub.sg, local businesses now have access to over 200 localized emission factors, making sustainability reporting more accurate and accessible than ever. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), is set to transform the way companies track and report their carbon footprints, helping them stay competitive in a low-carbon economy.
Singapore / Aerial view of Singapore business district and city at twilight in Singapore, Asia by shih-wei from Getty Images Pro
Temasek Pledges S$100 Million to Climate Action Initiatives
Temasek’s S$100 million pledge underscores the importance of blended finance initiatives in driving climate action across Asia. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Singapore's state investor, Temasek, has announced a S$100 million pledge…
Palm Oil Plantation by slpu9945 from Getty Images
Indonesia Sees Surge in Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Among Independent Farmers
For Indonesia, which is the world's largest producer of palm oil, the expansion of RSPO certification among smallholders is a promising step towards balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. FOLLOW…