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Perpetual protection
Life, Published on 24/12/2021
» From the 1930s, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf began sending his Oyster Perpetual watches to the most extreme locations, supporting explorers who ventured into the unknown. As the 21st century unfolds, exploration for pure discovery has given way to exploration as a means to preserve the natural world.
New green frontier
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/11/2021
» At COP26 in Glasgow, China joined hands with more than 40 wealthy and developing nations -- including Japan, South Korea and India -- to launch the Breakthrough Agenda, aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of clean technologies and sustainable solutions.
Smart climate money is on women
Oped, Published on 19/11/2021
» Women account for 43% of the agricultural labour force in developing countries, but account for only about 7% of investment in the sector. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, investing more in female farmers could increase agricultural yields by up to 30% -- almost enough to offset the decline in output expected by 2030 because of climate change.
Net zero is not really zero at all
Oped, Published on 04/11/2021
» It may seem as if the world is finally taking the climate crisis seriously, judging by the number of pledges to reach "net-zero emissions". Among the major emitters, both the United States and the European Union have promised to achieve this goal by 2050, while China intends to become carbon-neutral before 2060. Even oil giants Shell and BP plan to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
Asean must lead on biodiversity
News, Published on 27/10/2021
» The combined effects of Covid-19 and climate change have revealed profound vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia. The pandemic turned hospitals into mortuaries at the same time as natural disasters transformed coastal communities into washed-out mud flats. To improve regional resilience and promote sustainable growth, the post-Covid recovery must focus not only on decarbonisation, but also on the protection of nature.
FAO ready to act on food systems
Oped, Published on 16/09/2021
» The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has entered a new era with a new structure and new dynamics.
Climate action cannot wait for pandemic to end, medical journals warn
AFP, Published on 06/09/2021
» PARIS: Global warming is already affecting people's health so much that emergency action on climate change cannot be put on hold while the world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, medical journals across the globe warned on Monday.
Komodo dragon declared endangered
Published on 04/09/2021
» MARSEILLE, France: Trapped on island habitats made smaller by rising seas, the Komodo dragon of Indonesia was officially listed as “endangered” on Saturday, in an update of the authoritative wildlife Red List.
Supachai sounds alarm on disputes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2021
» Asia should brace for a proliferation of trade disputes, a slowing global economy, food and medical shortages and climate change concerns, warns Supachai Panitchpakdi, former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
NEW BIG BANG UNICO SORAI
Published on 22/06/2021
» Hublot renews its commitment to rhino conservation, supporting an initiative to protect biodiversity