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🗞 🔔 EB Insights is a new LinkedIn newsletter launched by Eco-Business. In each edition, we will share the latest highlights from 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆, our once-a-week digest containing the best news and views. 🐘 This week's edition of 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 explores Southeast Asia’s #conservation dilemma, examining how economic priorities often conflict with rapid #biodiversity loss. ⏰ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 is just one newsletter in our full range of award-winning Eco-Business digests. You can explore the complete selection on our website at https://lnkd.in/gphNAkS and subscribe for free. 📰 Through our newsletters and independent journalism, Eco-Business keeps you updated on the most important sustainable policy and business developments from Asia Pacific, Middle East, and beyond. Support #newsthatimpacts with an Eco-Business membership today: https://lnkd.in/gK8e8Tap

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 The Malayan tiger is crucial to Malaysia’s cultural identity. It is featured in the country’s coat of arms and used as a symbol in sport and business. But despite its significance, the country is at risk of losing its national icon as the apex predator inches closer to extinction. At least three tigers have been found dead in the past three months. Eco-Business speaks to WWF-Malaysia’s tiger conversation director, Henry Chan who sheds light on some of the pressing issues impacting the survival of the species and highlights the urgent need for comprehensive conservation efforts. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gjb2PQgk

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲! The premiere #climatefinance conference is happening on 14 August 2024 in Singapore, and for a limited time you can enjoy 50% off your tickets! During this full day event, you will hear directly from policymakers, business leaders, and top experts like Christophe Bahuet, UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and Lucita Jasmin, Group Sustainability Director, RGE, Director of Sustainability and External Affairs, APRIL. View the full itinerary on our dedicated event website: https://lnkd.in/g-T5sAtD

🇵🇭 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗙. 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. Hon. Jose Manuel F. Alba is the Representative of the 1st District of Bukidnon, Philippines and a Co-Author of the Low-Carbon Economy Bill, planned legislation that would require industry to set #decarbonisation targets using an emissions trading system. Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines is happening on 14 August 2024 at Manila House, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Register your attendance on our dedicated event website: https://lnkd.in/geDEZpWP ——————————— Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines is organised by Eco-Business in partnership with UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative. BDO Unibank, GHD Pty Ltd, Pollination, NEO Office PH, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), WWF-Philippines and RepRisk Philippines are our event partners. #ucfs2024 #unlockingcapital #climatefinance

🐟 🌴 🇵🇭 The Philippines is among the top 10 countries with the highest mangrove deforestation rates in the world. But in coastal Iloilo City, Philippines, a successful rehabilitation project has led to the rapid regrowth of a coastal mangrove forest. Now, as a next step, the authorities are embarking on a nationwide mangrove-mapping project, which experts say would help better quantify natural capital for the archipelagic state. It could prove important in determining if a development project is a "go or no-go" given the environmental impact it could potentially cost, or in the most extreme circumstances, help calculate the compensation needed to offset the destruction caused, said Rina Rosales, a sustainable natural resource management specialist. Will putting a price tag on #mangroves help in conservation efforts? In conjunction with International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, read our latest visual story Seeing mangroves regrow by Rhick Lars Vladimer A.: https://lnkd.in/gPTGpHsa

🐟 🎉 🍻 Thank you to our subscribers for joining us in our first EB Hangout! We had a great time chatting about Singapore’s local food production ambitions, and hearing about the experience of two of our urban farmers, Kerstin Köhler 开芯 from Growy, and Wong Jing Kai from Ah Hua Kelong. Missed the Hangout? Our next event for EB Circle and EB Premium members is happening online! Join us on 16 August for a crash course on everything you need to know about greenwashing risks, hosted by Eco-Business founder Jessica Cheam and deputy editor Wai Mun Ng. We’ll be covering: 🌴 How to identify and avoid misleading claims from brands 🌴 The legal and reputational risks greenwashing brings 🌴 The latest regulations on greenwashing 🌴 Recent trends on "greenhushing" 🌴 Best practices on honest communication strategies Sign up now for an Eco-Business subscription for complimentary access to the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gK8e8Tap See you there!

We are partnering with UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative to host an exclusive full-day masterclass in Singapore on 11 September 2024. Participants will gain industry-first insights on sustainable finance and nature, delivered by key decision makers and stakeholders in Asia committed to addressing critical nature-related risks and opportunities. Register your participation now: https://lnkd.in/gVYuZ95Z Participants will: 🌏 Understand important biodiversity developments in Asia, including the significance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework  🌴 Be equipped with UNEP FI’s nature target-setting tool, including identifying key material issues for nature, mapping guidance, and engagement activities 🏦 Learn from applied nature case studies from banks, including existing practices in nature-related finance, policies, strategy and client engagement Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative and Eco-Business. This event is supported by Shinhan Finance. CapitaLand Investment is our venue partner. Junice Yeo Natasha Oei

🇵🇭 💚 What pathways would lead the Philippines towards a just and sustainable low-carbon future? How can the nation harness the potential of carbon credit financing? Regional experts will convene at Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines on 14 August 2024 to answer. We will hear from the following speakers during our first plenary of the day, titled "Galvanising the Philippines' carbon markets". 🌱 Lyn Javier, Assistant Governor of the Policy and Specialized Supervision Sub-Sector, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 🌱 Heng Dean Law, Managing Director, Pollination 🌱 Dr. Renato E. Reside Jr., Undersecretary for Tax Research and Expenditure Monitoring (TREM), Department of Finance, Philippines 🌱 Bonar Laureto, Climate and carbon expert 🌱 Ping Manongdo, Country Director Philippines and Assistant Director, Partnerships, Eco-Business View the full agenda and register your attendance on our dedicated event website: https://lnkd.in/geDEZpWP ——————————— Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines is organised by Eco-Business in partnership with UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative. BDO Unibank, GHD Pty Ltd, Pollination, NEO Office PH, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), WWF-Philippines and RepRisk Philippines are our event partners. #ucfs2024 #unlockingcapital #climatefinance

Eco-Business is proud to be a Media Partner of ReThink HK to be hosted on 12-13 September 2024 at HKCEC!    Stepping into its 5th edition, ReThink HK is the city’s most ambitious business event for sustainable development, a large-scale, cross-sector platform that champions ESG transformation and showcases game-changing innovation.    You can view the full programme: https://lnkd.in/gD6tk8mc    Register for your delegate pass at privileged rates using our code 24PECOB by 12 Aug (Mon) at https://lnkd.in/gP-auGmZ    Stay tuned with the event updates at www.rethink-event.com    We look forward to meeting you at ReThink HK 2024 on 12 & 13 September!    #OnlyWayForward #ReThinkHK2024 #rethink_hk #rethinkhongkong #sustainabilityhk #sustainabledevelopmenthk 

🗑 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻,” 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝘅𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. 🚢 Long slicks of vegetable oil were seen trailing off the east coast of Malaysia in May and June. One of the slicks was 11 kilometres(km) long, another measured 7.9 km. The waste was dumped by the Theresa Asia, a ship owned by Wilmar International. A spokesperson for Wilmar confirmed that their vessel was responsible for the slicks, which had been caused by routine cargo tank cleaning. But the practice was said to be in full compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, or MARPOL. The incident has called into question about whether international regulations on marine pollution are fit for purpose. Although it is legally permissible, critics say the discharge of waste by #palmoil vessels flushing out their tanks off the coast of Malaysia highlights an overlooked problem. https://lnkd.in/gXTuSWiE