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Thai Palm Oil Smallholders Boost Production and Income Through RSPO Certification
Economic gains for Thai smallholders through RSPO Certification.
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Impact Investment Day 2024: Investors Eye Social Enterprises and Restorative Initiatives in Indonesia
As IID 2024 concluded, it highlighted the potential of impact investments in driving Indonesia’s sustainable future. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Labuan Bajo, INDONESIA — At the Impact Investment Day (IID) 2024,…
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South Korean Court Rules Government’s Climate Action Insufficient, Setting Landmark Precedent
Court's decision highlights inadequate long-term climate targets in South Korea. This decision marks the first time an Asian court has ruled that government action on climate change is insufficient, setting a significant precedent for future climate-related legal actions in the region.
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Mold Challenges the Sustainability of NTU’s Landmark Gaia Building
A sustainable vision meets tropical reality. The reality of Singapore’s tropical climate has brought an unexpected challenge: mold growth on the Gaia building’s wooden surfaces. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC When the…
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GRI and TNFD Join Forces to Streamline Biodiversity Reporting
OGRI and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) on the 30th of July published a joint interoperability mapping resource that gives a detailed overview of alignment between the TNFD…
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As Climate Disasters Surge, Early Warning Systems Become Essential
As the global community grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the race to implement comprehensive early warning systems by 2027 represents a critical step towards a more resilient…
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In Bangkok, a Solar-Powered ‘HIPPO’ Takes On Thailand’s Plastic Pollution Crisis
Given the success in Indonesia, Seven Clean Seas has now expanded in Thailand to address riverine plastic in Thailand’s major river, Chao Phraya utilising an innovative, low-tech, low-cost, high impact…
Students attend the first day of in-person classes, at a flooded school due to high tide, in Macabebe, Pampanga province, Philippines, August 22, 2022 (Source : CNN)
Climate Change Shifts Southeast Asian Typhoons Northward, Study Warns
As the Earth continues to warm, the ability of future cyclones to rapidly evolve into more powerful storms presents a significant challenge for coastal communities and city planners. FOLLOW THIS…
The Hidden Toll of Plastic Pollution on Women’s Health
Women are more exposed to plastics than men. Women face heightened vulnerability to these toxins due to biological factors. Their metabolism, with higher estrogen levels and greater fat volume for…