29th August 2026

The Big Picture behind Mascots and Logos - The Nature Society Singapore

Nature Society Singapore (NSS) uses a tree for its logo, and charismatic animals as mascots for its programmes. Let’s get an inside look into how and why NSS uses these symbols as part of its conservation strategy. The full article starts on Page 18 of Nature Watch at file:///C:/Users/Richard/Downloads/NW26Q2HiRes.pdf.

6th August 2026

Solar Panel Manufacturing in the US is Growing Rapidly

Every component for solar energy installations can now be made in the US, and production is continuing to expand. Many parts still come from overseas, however, so anyone installing solar needs to evaluate the products carefully if they want a fully American-made system.

7th July 2026

Biofertiliser Catalyses Farmers’ Yield and Reduces Climate Impacts

With chemical fertilisers in short supply amidst the Mideast situation while also causing soil degradation and climate change, biofertiliser production is increasing. Some large companies have pivoted toward biofertilisers, and startups are also jumping in to fill the gap. Farmers can take advantage of the new solutions, and investors can also benefit from the innovations.

2nd July 2026

Installing Solar can be Better than Expected, even in Washington

The common refrain in Washington is that it’s too dark and dreary for solar to make sense. However, Maine and Vermont show that solar can work in northern climates. And with electricity prices now rising, the payback period for many households can be far shorter than expected.

6th June 2026

Solar Is Still Worth It

The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 65 percent over the past 15 years, making them far more affordable. The total cost of installing solar panels has actually risen a little, though, due to higher costs of labor and other components. Still, installing solar is worth it.

12th May 2026

The MICHELIN Guide to Singapore: 288 Exceptional Places to Eat

The Noodles are Delicious

7th May 2026

Manufactured Wood Saves Trees, Costs Less – and Stops Bullets

While natural wood products are often the choice for construction and buildings as well as other goods, manufactured wood is being used more often. It has the advantages of being stronger, lighter, and water and insect pest resistant. And there are opportunities for investors.

7th May 2026

Solar Panel Recycling Remains Low Yet Hopeful Solutions Are On The Way

Faster replacement of solar panels and the end of life of ones installed at the beginning of the solar panel boom are resulting in a growing glut of used panels. While recycling has been slow to take off, new solutions mean opportunities are growing.

19th April 2026

AI Supercharges Solar Energy Benefits for Everyone from Consumers to Grid Operators

AI is reshaping the solar industry for everyone from homeowners and installers to grid operators and manufacturers. From producing solar panels and installing them to managing solar in homes or on the grid, the changes AI delivers can save money, increase efficiency and increase resilience.

7th April 2026

Concrete that Heals Itself can Fix all those Cracks

Those cracks you see everywhere in concrete buildings, roads and bridges actually represent a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for a new solution. Self-healing concrete, which aims to have the concrete fix itself and make it even stronger, is an oft-overlooked climate and business solution.

23rd March 2026

The Dawn of Solar Panel Recycling Startups in Southeast Asia

Solar panels contain enough silver and silica to make even used ones valuable. So far, most worn-out solar panels in Southeast Asia have ended up in landfills. A new wave of start-ups is beginning to recycle those panels and extract valuable materials.

10th March 2026

It’s Easy to Get into Nature in Urban Singapore

Do you want to escape urban Singapore and get out into nature? It’s easier than you might think to head out to nature reserves and parks or even offshore islands that offer a respite from urbanization.

6th March 2026

Solar Energy Builds Community Resilience

Across the country, growing numbers of storms and floods and fires are cutting off electricity and endangering communities. Solar-powered resilience is playing a key role in keeping communities safe, and key players here in Washington are ramping up new initiatives.

9th February 2026

Hyperlocal Weather Forecasts can Keep You Safe

Weather disasters are increasingly frequent, the cost in dollars and people’s lives is huge and Southeast Asia in particular faces high risks. Innovative hyperlocal weather forecasting solutions can mitigate the risk and the damage. For early‑stage investors, hyperlocal weather is emerging as critical infrastructure that offers opportunities for monetisation.

8th February 2026

Robots Make Solar Installation Faster and Easie

Amidst a shortage of installers, increasingly heavy panels that can weigh 80 pounds and solar farms with hundreds of thousands of panels, robots are cutting labor costs and increasing speed. While they started out on solar farms, they’re now even going onto rooftops.

Merchant Advisory • 12th January 2026

Eco-Friendly Merchant Acquirers Reduce Cost and Raise Revenue

Even amidst a slowdown in environmental sustainability initiatives in some places, leading acquirers are powering ahead to address climate change. Facing increasing costs, regulatory pressure and customer demand for eco-friendly practices, banks are using acquiring as a channel to reduce costs, decrease carbon emissions and deepen merchant relationships.

12th January 2026

A New Insurance Product Boosts Climate Resilience and Investments

Parametric insurance is emerging as a key tool that enables everyone from small farmers to giant multinationals to adapt to climate change. Complicated as it may sound, parametric insurance is a simple product that is increasingly important for climate change resilience.

7th January 2026

Broadening Adoption of Community Solar

A panel of experts at the Solar Washington Summit in October discussed how community scale projects make solar more accessible and bring value to the distribution grid. They also discussed building awareness for adoption for utilities and how to overcome barriers with local resources.

28th December 2025

Startup Financing Models Can Drive Cheaper Rooftop Solar in Southeast Asia

Homeowners in Southeast Asia often think that putting solar panels on their rooftops is too expensive. In reality, startups can make it cheaper. While people and the planet will benefit from financing that speed up solar installation, investors can gain too by investing in the startups.

18th December 2025

Innovative Financing helps Smallholder Farmers Earn More and Become Eco-friendly

The 100 million smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia struggle to make living and now have to do even more to adapt to climate change. Investors can make an impact and potentially earn good returns by looking at the startups powering solutions to help farmers.