With tropical forests across Asia vanishing across under pressure from plantations, mining, and infrastructure, a bold new financial mechanism is emerging out of Brazil; the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF).
At the Philanthropy Asia Summit hosted by Temasek Trust’s Philanthropy Asia Alliance, Menon spotlighted a striking imbalance: Asia produces half of global emissions and will absorb 90% of future energy demand—yet receives only a fraction of global climate philanthropy.
International climate fund injects $500,000 into agri-tech innovator to scale sustainable agriculture and strengthen rural livelihoods
Red-level heat index grips Phuket while Bangkok and 34 other provinces brace for dangerous conditions
Partnership with top Thai companies targets used cooking oil for aviation fuel, aiming to cut emissions and boost energy security.
Buildings are a major driver of climate change, consuming vast resources from planning to construction to daily use—yet Vietnam is leading the shift, crossing 500 green buildings a decade ahead of 2030 schedule.
Unequal ground: Released by the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) at a pivotal moment in the global conversation on land rights and gender justice, the report analyzed laws and policies in 35 countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
The new philanthropy solutions allow Citi clients to establish donor-advised funds or channel charitable donations through two registered Singapore-based charities: the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) and AVPN (Asian Venture Philanthropy Network).
Under Decree No. 58, renewable energy projects equipped with electricity storage systems and connected to the national grid will be prioritized, particularly during peak demand hours.