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5 days ago · At COP29, food banks can demonstrate how Southeast Asia protects the planet while feeding more people. Food loss is a significant economic cost, fuels climate change and adds to food insecurity. Food banking is a key solution to this problem that has greater potential to grow across Southeast Asia. By Hazel Quek.
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Company Profile. Established in 2009, Eco-Business is Asia Pacific’s largest media and business intelligence organisation dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance. We are the only organisation in the region with a news, advisory and innovation business that spans across the entire sustainability ecosystem.
Southeast Asia needs serious money to get to net zero
2 days ago · To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support. Southeast Asia will need an estimated US$12 billion in concessional finance by the early 2030s to support an accelerated uptake of clean energy technologies. Image: Robin Hicks / Eco-Business.
Eco-Business.com - Asia Pacific's Sustainable Business Community
6 days ago · At COP29, food banks can demonstrate how Southeast Asia protects the planet while feeding more people. Food loss is a significant economic cost, fuels climate change and adds to food insecurity. Food banking is a key solution to this problem that has greater potential to grow across Southeast Asia. By Hazel Quek. 5 Nov 2024.
Is China ready for biodiversity COP16? | News - Eco-Business
Oct 1, 2024 · China’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, but experts highlight gaps in its marine protection goals and the need for clearer standards and funding mechanisms to meet the global 30x30 target. Globally, biodiversity funding faces serious hurdles.
Four lessons from 30 years of US-China climate cooperation
Oct 23, 2024 · A look back reveals four crucial lessons for future engagement and global progress. In 2021, the six biggest emitters (China, the US, the EU, India, Russia, India and Japan) together accounted for 68 per cent of global emissions; China, the US and the EU were responsible for over 50 per cent, while the two biggest economies, China and the US ...
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Aug 5, 2024 · No publisher in Asia has publicly rejected Big Oil ad dollars to date, and most provide a platform for fossil fuel brands, described by UN chief Antonio Guterres as "godfathers of climate chaos". Journalists and news consumers believe dirty energy advertising discredits climate-related content, but support for a tobacco-style ad ban is limited.
Eco-Business explains | Series | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
Oct 1, 2023 · Explainer: Why the Philippines does not have a net zero target. As the country releases its plan to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, it does not mention a net zero target like most of its Southeast Asian neighbours. Eco-Business examines the possible scientific and political reasons behind the decision.
Opinion | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
Oct 18, 2024 · Why COP29 should not be ignored. As the world’s biggest climate conference nears in Azerbaijan, observers say little should be expected from a host country that has questionable environmental and human rights credentials. But the talks should not be written off as negotiators work on a deal to compensate climate-vulnerable countries.
Podcast | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
Jul 31, 2024 · With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right. EcoSecurities and the International Air Transport Association tell the Eco-Business podcast how airlines can ensure compliance when new regulations ...