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The Earth is on a “disastrous trajectory” with “no adequate global governance” to deal with the scale of threats posed by climate tipping points, warns a major new report.

UN special rapporteur Ian Fry in Baseco compound

The environmental law expert tells Eco-Business after his 10-day visit to the country why the anti-insurgency task force should be disbanded, and why it is crucial for President Marcos, Jr to attend the upcoming COP28 climate talks.

One green group is raising awareness about the importance of mangroves and other forests among young urbanites with events from fun runs to concerts.

Typhoon Khanun floods Bulacan Philipppines

Funds from international donors might not have been properly tagged as ‘climate finance’, hence depriving infrastructure projects of their much-needed funding, says Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities’ Kairos dela Cruz.

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Viewing nature as infrastructure is transformative, because it forces us to think in a more systemic way. As we pursue growth and development, we must not only avoid damaging nature; we must also strengthen and enrich it through “nature-positive” investments – all while tapping its vast potential to deliver essential services. By Erik Berglöf

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts. By Astra Rushton-Allan and Dr Sali Jayne Bache

The World Bank Group is working across many fronts to help countries recognise both the value of nature and the risks that would follow from losing it. By David Malpass

Concrete plans and financing will be needed. The COP27 and COP15 summits can also be combined, writes former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos. Climate change and biodiversity loss must be addressed in tandem. By Juan Manuel Santos

By Danny Marks

By Nigel Topping, Mahmoud Mohieldin