Did you know that Africa’s deepening water insecurity, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, and transboundary disputes, is emerging as the continent’s most critical sustainability challenge, threatening food security, economic stability, and regional peace? From shrinking Lake Chad to contested…
The transition from net-zero pledges to climate-positive ambitions is redefining sustainability for companies and countries worldwide, pushing beyond emission offsets to deliver measurable net environmental gains. This “post-net-zero era” elevates targets like nature-positive (biodiversity restoration exceeding losses), water-positive (replenishing more…
Climate insurance in APAC is evolving rapidly through parametric models powered by AI and satellite data, delivering fast payouts for floods, typhoons, and agricultural losses in vulnerable regions like the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. This “Climate Insurance 2.0” shifts from…
Africa is challenging the Western-centric ESG framework by adapting it to local priorities like social impact, energy poverty alleviation, and equitable development, positioning the continent as a pioneer in contextually relevant sustainability standards. This “ESG Reality Check” reframes environmental goals…
The military sector is a substantial contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet its carbon footprint remains one of the least scrutinised and disclosed. As governments and industries worldwide pledge net-zero goals, the defence sector’s environmental impact is emerging as a critical frontier in climate accountability. Growing calls for transparency and sustainable practices in military operations and supply chains are challenging the traditional secrecy and…
The transition away from coal and towards greener industries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) presents profound social challenges, sparking urgent debates on who bears the cost of “going green.” This just transition imperative involves balancing decarbonization goals with the socioeconomic well-being of workers, small businesses, and communities reliant on coal and carbon-intensive sectors. Did you know that Asia plans to phase…
