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The Nature Pledge: Biodiversity and Sustainability in Asia and the Pacific

UNDP - Sean Lees

Join host, Sean Lees, as he speaks with leading voices on efforts to combat nature loss in Asia-Pacific. What can be done to ensure economic growth does not result in ecosystem collapse and species extinction? What shifts are needed in our values, business practices, and environmental policies to benefit both people and planet? What trade-offs are required? Subscribe to The Nature Pledge podcast to understand the people, policies and politics driving action on biodiversity in Asia and the Pacific

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Episode 10 - Malaysia's Green Transformation and the...

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2025/11/02

Malaysia is a study in contrasts: a mega-diverse country at the verge of reaching advanced economy status. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, the country has transformed in more ways than one over the course of its development journey. Edmund Bon, the Chair and Malaysia representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Committee on Human Rights provides insights into how attitudes in his country have changed towards nature, IPLCs and human rights, and how businesses have adapted. Evidencing a value-shift, the

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00:28:38

Episode 9 - Financing Nature: Opportunity and Risks...

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2025/10/19

A recent World Economic Forum survey ranks biodiversity loss as one of the top threats to our global economy over the next ten years. Yet, a 700 billion USD annual financing gap to halt and reserve nature loss persists. Why the disconnect between the recognition of the risks to our economies and the rate and size of investments made in nature? Are the returns on investment in nature too small? Is the opportunity to invest in nature misunderstood? To help clarify the picture, Matteo Marinelli, the

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Episode 8 - The Right to Development and Nature

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2025/10/02

Dr. Surya Deva, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development is using his position to advance a planet-centered, participatory approach to development that, “prioritizes ecological sustainability and human participation, moving away from anthropocentric, growth-focused models.” How well is his message being received? What countries are buying it? And how might this novel interpretation of the right to development help us reach the aspirations of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity

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00:20:46

Episode 7 - Retreat vs Renewal: Shifting Approaches...

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2025/07/15

Businesses and banks are leaving net-zero alliances and governments are walking back sustainability disclosure requirements. Are we in a "sustainability recession"? In this episode of the Nature Pledge, we speak to Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, about how the Asia-Pacific business community is reacting in these uncertain times. Eva challenges sustainability professionals to think of this period as an opportunity to take stock, reset and consider changes in our approach to business and

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Episode 6 - Negotiating Nature: Papua New Guinea and...

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2025/06/18

In this special episode of the Nature Pledge, we journey to Papua New Guinea, a nation of unparalleled natural richness and enormous economic potential. From the capital of Port Moresby to the remote, vibrant islands off the coast of West New Britain, we talk to policy makers, civil society actors and local communities to understand the impacts of economic growth and demographic pressures on nature. How might we fairly negotiate our interests in nature protection, job creation, and sustainable

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00:24:23

Episode 5 - Biocredits and Nature’s Value Proposition

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2025/05/19

In this episode of The Nature Pledge, we explore the burgeoning world of biodiversity credits, or ‘biocredits,’ a potentially powerful tool for incentivizing nature conservation and restoration.As demand for biocredits grows in interest among private investors, individuals, and governments in the region, so do critical questions and concerns. Can we put a value on nature without risking its exploitation and exacerbating inequalities? Are biocredits susceptible to greenwashing, and how can we

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00:21:19

Episode 4 - Corporate Lobbying, Human Rights and the...

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2025/04/29

In this episode, we explore the impact of corporate lobbying on human rights and nature with Tulika Bansal, a well-known business and human rights expert in our region. Tulika draws on decades of experience, including her work at the Danish Institute for Human Rights, to reveal how corporate influence has weakened or “simplified” sustainability accountability and reporting initiatives. From the Bhopal disaster to modern seafood industry practices in Asia and the Pacific, Tulika shares powerful

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00:16:19

Episode 3 - Living in Interesting Times: Political...

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2025/04/09

The mood in the hallways of the UN Convention Center in Bangkok is both unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Stakeholders gathered here are troubled by what they see as a sudden and definitive drop in support for sustainable development, including climate action. Recent political developments outside of Asia and the Pacific may be driving the prevailing sentiment. Still, where does that leave the sustainability agenda here in the region? Where do we find new sources of commitment and support? And what

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00:18:37

Episode 2 - Investing in Women: A Key to Solving the...

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2025/03/05

Government funding for biodiversity in Asia and the Pacific is a mixed picture. While countries like Australia, China, and India have increased investments, the region still faces a staggering $100–150 billion annual biodiversity financing gap. With economic stagnation, rising debt, and competing priorities like public health and education, where does nature fit into government agendas?One potential solution lies in women’s leadership. Studies show that when women lead conservation efforts, success

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00:20:35

Episode 1 - 30x30: Can Southeast Asia Balance...

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2025/03/05

Economic recovery following COVID-19 has been uneven in SE Asia. Countries face rising joblessness, household debt, and pressures on export industries. Some argue for reduced business regulations—including environmental safeguards—to attract investment. Yet, elsewhere, business leaders recognize that nature loss is the second biggest risk to the global economy, second only to climate change. In this context, where do we place the ambitions of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

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2024/12/06

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