Future World Sustainability 2025

UK and US agree US$42 billion tech pact to mark Trump’s visit

A Morgan Stanley survey found that globally individual investors are interested in sustainable investing. More than half plan to invest more, citing increased confidence that sustainable investments can offer market-rate returns.

Going green in a multi-polar world

Nature-based solutions include protection and restoration of mangrove areas which help shield coastal communities from storm surges.
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Overcoming challenges in sustainable finance

Ng says that OCBC’s net-zero commitment in its financed emissions is a “strategic, long-term decision”, aligned with the enduring nature of climate change.

OCBC stays the course on climate commitment

While recent changes in trade policies may complicate supply chains for technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels, these challenges are also prompting governments to strengthen domestic capabilities and encouraging companies to localise their supply chains, says Lee.

Singapore’s climate strategy stands firm amid global setbacks on emissions

UOB chief sustainability officer Eric Lim says: "We're keen to continue scaling our financing towards the real-economy activities that either reduce pressure on nature or are nature-positive, and to continue to create positive impact.”

Beyond polar bears: How nature-related financing can help companies be more resilient