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- Mongabay
In Spain & South Africa, communities use restoration to ‘grow’ fire insurance (commentary)
In Spain and South Africa, local communities are implementing ecological restoration initiatives to mitigate wildfire risks. By revitalizing natural landscapes, these populations are enhancing their resilience against increasingly severe blazes. This approach demonstrates how proactive environmental management serves as a vital safeguard for vulnerable regions.
- Mongabay
Indonesia leads global tally of abuses linked to Chinese transition-mineral investments
Between 2023 and 2025, Indonesia recorded the highest global number of human rights and environmental violations connected to Chinese transition-mineral investments. A recent Business & Human Rights Resource Centre study attributes most of these grievances to the nation's booming nickel sector.
- Inter Press Service
East Asia and Pacific Faces a USD 900 Billion Maritime Investment Challenge
A World Bank report indicates that East Asia and the Pacific must invest nearly $900 billion in its maritime infrastructure by 2040. Addressing these capital needs is crucial to counter the vulnerability of aging ships and expand trade networks that underpin the region's manufacturing and economic growth.
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