Power-sector CO2 hits ‘all-time high’ in 2024 despite record growth …
Apr 9, 2025 · Emissions from the sector increased by 1.6 per cent year-on-year to reach a record high of 14.6bn tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO2). This increase was predominantly due to a 4 per …
Ways to improve Malaysia’s ecological fiscal transfers
Apr 10, 2025 · This is a follow-up story to the special report “ Bright spots in the dark: Tracking Malaysia’s fiscal transfers for nature conservation ”, a co-publication by Eco-Business and …
Zero Waste Day shines a light on fashion and textiles
Apr 8, 2025 · The International Day of Zero Waste, observed on 30 March, was established through UN General Assembly Resolution 77/161, and is jointly facilitated by the United Nations …
‘ESG’ is fading from corporate lexicon: study - eco-business.com
Mar 19, 2025 · ESG-backlash, regulatory pressure and greenhushing. David Ko, Asia managing director of public relations firm Ruder Finn Interactive, said that the decline in ESG-related …
How badly will US aid cuts impact Afghanistan?
US President Donald Trump’s decision to slash aid will cost lives in Afghanistan where millions depend on assistance to survive, humanitarian experts say. They warned of “massive impacts” …
Philippines to begin implementing mandatory sustainability …
Feb 19, 2025 · The Securities and Exchange Commission said it will be conducting a market readiness study on firms this year and adopt a “transitional approach” towards requiring listed …
Can COP30 succeed where COP29 failed? - Eco-Business
Apr 15, 2025 · Last year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku ended with developed countries agreeing to mobilise US$300 billion annually for climate finance for …
Chinese solar manufacturers’ continued losses prompt industry …
Dec 11, 2024 · For Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, things are going from bad to worse. Recently published third quarter reports showed that many of the largest players are …
Can renewable energy certificates increase the viability of costly ...
Singapore – which is exploring 7.35 gigawatts (GW) worth of clean power deals in Southeast Asia to meet its decarbonisation goals – is looking to develop a framework that recognises …
Singapore’s ‘30 by 30’ food security goal currently under review ...
Mar 5, 2025 · The republic is reviewing its food security strategy to better tackle productivity, cost and demand challenges, as well as to foster the sector’s continued growth, said Koh. He had …