14 November 2024
The Big Story: A trillion dollar climate deal on the line - Is this realistic or too ambitious?
COP29 is underway. And the key topic this year is money. In fact, COP29 has been dubbed the "finance COP" as delegates gathered at Azerbaijan need to resolve a deal for up to US$1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing countries. Getting agreement on a new finance target is seen as a critical step in building trust between rich and poor nations as. But so far, the track record hasn’t been great.
So what can we expect at this year’s COP 29? What should you be looking out for? And why is this important for us?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Edwin Seah, NbS Partnerships Lead, The Nature Conservancy and Head of Secretariat, SCeNe Coalition, to find out more.

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26 October 2024
Saturday Mornings: Edwin Seah, SCeNe Coalition and it's approach to regional challenges
Tune in to this week's "Saturday Sit-Down Conversation" on the "Saturday Mornings Show" with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys talk with Edwin Seah, Secretariat of the SCeNe Coalition - a group of environmental NGOs at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis and regional issues. This timely discussion explores:
●The urgent need for innovative solutions to address the climate crisis in Singapore and beyond.
●The role of NGOs in driving environmental change and influencing policy.
●The challenges and opportunities in building a sustainable future.
Edwin Seah shares his insights on the SCeNe Coalition's efforts to combat climate change, offering a unique perspective from the front lines of environmental activists.
"The Saturday Mornings Show" provides a platform for insightful conversations on a wide range of topics, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in current affairs and global issues. Subscribe and follow.

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22 January 2020
Sustainable Singapore: What is the F&B industry doing to tackle the problem of plastics and packaging waste?
Sustainability has become rooted in how food and beverage companies operate. Food Industry Asia is based in Singapore and was founded in 2010 by a group of leading food and beverage companies to enable major food manufacturers to speak with one voice in Asia. Edwin Seah, Head of Sustainability & Communications, Food Industry Asia talks about what the F&B industry is doing to tackle the problem of plastics and packaging waste.

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