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From coastal Negros to international policy forums, marine biologist Matthew Vincent Tabilog is championing mangrove conservation and youth-led climate action across the Philippines.

The International Capital Market Association’s guidelines clarify how green and sustainability-linked bonds can credibly be used to finance projects to meet the Global Biodiversity Framework’s goals to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.

Here’s what you need to know about the first international agreement focused on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.

Sediment is visible near nickel mining operations on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat. Mining has discoloured the water in one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine areas.

An investigation by Greenpeace has found mining operations in the heart of the coral triangle in Indonesia. Carmakers BMW and Nissan responded to Eco-Business queries but were unable to confirm if they are buying nickel from Raja Ampat; both said they will look into the issue.

By Jeremy Chan

By Carolyn Cowan

By Bobby Bascomb

By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

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The increasing presence of microplastics in the bodies of birds poses a global challenge. By Syed Shariq Hussein

Environmental crime has become so extensive that it is reshaping the global policy agenda, evolving from a niche concern to an urgent topic of international diplomacy. By Ilona Szabó and Robert Muggah

More recognition, private sector investment is needed to protect Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge that preserves nature. By Cristiane Julião

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and questions about whether multilateral processes can still deliver, the countries represented at the latest UN Ocean Conference were largely united on the need for a more ambitious response to the challenges facing our ocean. Here is what needs to happen now. By John F Kerry

By Ulrike Decoene

By Sonia Guajajara and Juan Carlos Jintiach

By Vera Songwe and Moritz Kraemer

By Steven R Galster

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The vessel will scour Southeast Asia’s marine environment to gather data and support local conservationists.

The veteran journalist talks to Eco-Business about how his Emmy-nominated documentary depicts the lives of environmental crusaders in Asia's deadliest country for guardians of the seas and forests.

Exclusive In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.

Around the world, indigenous people have historically suffered from abuse and rights violations, despite being critical to forest conservation. This tribe in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, just won rights over its land after a 40-year struggle. Are governments waking up to the reality that indigenous groups could lead the battle against climate change?

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A report by WWF finds that Hong Kong could lose 25 per cent of its biodiversity to new developments such as the North Metropolis.

A new report predicts Hong Kong could lose one quarter of its wildlife to new developments. WWF Hong Kong conservation head Dr Bosco Chan and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden's Dr Stephan Gale tell the EB Podcast that developers must build in ways that protect nature and bolster climate resilience.

A researcher lived with camel herders in Inner Mongolia for years to find out how they're coping with both conservation schemes and modernisation. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast about their challenges and lessons for the world.

EB Studio Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

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