In today’s world, forging the shared sense of purpose needed to tackle the climate and nature crisis appears almost impossible. And yet, far from building bridges, many – particularly in the Global North – are exacerbating divisions.
Attracting much-needed investment into the blue economy can be spurred by tailor-made initiatives.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy is currently pursuing a 2060 target for emissions neutrality, but has been struggling to receive favourable funding terms from foreign financiers to phase out coal power.
Success in climate negotiations this year hinges on adequate financial commitments from the Global North towards the South.
Almost all global thresholds for a ‘safe and just’ planet have already been breached, including for the climate, ecosystems and freshwater, according to new research.
Solar-powered charging kiosks are providing electricity in the southern African country, even on cloudy days.
Humanity has exceeded the safe and just limits for vital Earth systems, from climate change to the biosphere and the use of fertilisers and freshwater, found new research from the Earth Commission. Urgent action is now needed.
Jollibee, the Filipino chain famed for its sweet spaghetti sauce and Chickenjoy fried chicken, is facing criticism over how the hens it sources eggs from are treated. The firm announced a sustainable sourcing policy last year.
Across Asia, China has ‘most to lose’ if mother rivers run dry and don’t recover from climate change
A new analysis says the region’s rivers are running out of water, required for coal power generation. China, which has control over the Yangtze and the Yellow River, needs to take the lead in getting Asia to shift away from the dirty fuel.