Policy & Finance News
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Students for sustainability… marine biologist Tiffany GohAs human activities increase in the polar region, Goh aims to protect the large marine mammals that play a key role in maintaining the balance of our natural ecosystem. -
Arabesque launches world's first AI ESG fund managerArabesque has launched what it says is the world’s first fully AI-powered portfolio manager to create customised strategies that incorporate investors’ sustainability objectives and values.
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China, US climate pledges give COP26 boost but 'extra mile' soughtBeijing plans to stop new coal finance overseas while Washington aims to double its international climate funding by 2024—but big gaps remain to meet global goals. -
Is Asia's fossil gas push a bridge to nowhere?Realising it’s now or never, the global gas industry is making a determined push to develop infrastructure across Asia as climate targets tighten and renewables become more competitive.
Policy & Finance Opinion
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The 'diesel vs doughnuts' debate– As the demand for vegetable oil soars, soybean farmers are deciding whether to sell their products for food or biofuel production. With biofuel producers emerging as the highest bidders, what does this mean for the future of food security? -
To improve lives, rural electrification efforts must respond to local aspirations– Fostering local innovation and equipping local service providers with the tools to deliver solutions that meet people’s needs can create sustainable development impact at scale. -
Has Covid-19 strengthened the case for smart cities?– Greater awareness of sustainability coupled with the need to adopt digital solutions during the pandemic has ensured that cities continue to become smarter by the day.
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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