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View all search resultsSoutheast Asia could unlock a long-term competitive advantage with climate action through targeted localized national measures that are complemented by collaborative regional efforts. These are the findings of Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) report — Climate Action & Sustainability: Advantage in Adversity — released at the recent Singapore Summit.
Pursuing a green economy makes both environmental and economic sense. For every dollar spent advancing the global energy transition, we get $3-$8 in return, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Studies have also shown that clean energy infrastructure construction generates twice as many jobs per $1 million spent as fossil fuel projects.
The problems of natural crises, climate and biodiversity loss are linked – but fortunately so are the solutions. To mobilize greater action towards the issue, this year’s World Environment Day focuses on the theme of biodiversity, and the urgent need to protect it.
British Ambassador to Indonesia Owen Jenkins calls on Indonesia to grow the economy and protect the environment at the same time as evidence shows that it is possible to do both things simultaneously, while it is also faster and cheaper that way.
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