Policy & Finance News
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Six months after Melamchi floods in Nepal, no respite for displaced peopleFailure to provide disaster relief highlights poor governance in the face of worsening environmental crises. -
Energy firms want APAC governments to step up in the energy transitionThey called for long-term promises, cross-border collaborations and better regulation. But not all governments can respond generously with cash and commitment.
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Climate change, Covid-19 and conflict drive 'alarming' rise in aid needAbout 274 million people are expected to require humanitarian assistance next year — a 17 per cent jump from 2020, and one aid agencies will struggle to handle, UN official say. -
‘Forests will disappear again,’ activists warn as Indonesia stops plantation freezeWith the Indonesian government refusing to renew a three-year ban on issuing licenses for new oil palm plantations, experts are warning of a deforestation free-for-all.
Policy & Finance Opinion
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The pandemic and palliative care– Healthcare workers are trained to address medical issues, but often are less equipped to deal with the emotional challenges faced by people with serious illnesses. Learning how to incorporate quality of life concerns into medical care is essential. -
Endangered wildlife should pay for its own protection– Giving wild apes digital wallets linked to their identities would mean that they will be able to 'spend money' on their own protection. This could increase their chances of survival. -
Green business after COP26–A post-COP26 survey of leaders from top German companies shows that nine out of 10 chief executives consider sustainability to be as important as digitalisation for the next five years.
Policy & Finance Videos
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Hot air? Vietnam's wind energy story– Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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For Southeast Asia's migrant fishers, modern slavery is still alive on the high seas
Food & Agriculture
For Southeast Asia's migrant fishers, modern slavery is still alive on the high seas
– On International Human Rights Day, Greenpeace releases shocking testimonies from Southeast Asian migrants working on board foreign fishing vessels, plying the remote waters to meet Asia's surging demand for seafood.
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