News
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Covid-19 and meat plants in Asia: A contrast in fortunes to the United States?Unlike in North America and some parts of Europe, no major coronavirus outbreaks have been reported so far in Asia’s meat and seafood industry. Some companies believe early preventive measures played a role. -
The greening of China’s industrial strategyChina is forging ahead to dismantle its fossil fuel dependence and build its renewables and circular economy.
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Fossil fuels: Heading down, but not yet outRenewable energy is making rapid inroads into the market, but fossil fuels still wield enormous global influence. -
All eyes on China’s post-lockdown Twin SessionsThe key economic and legislative items to look out for as China's top legislators meet for the annual gathering, postponed by Covid-19.
Opinion
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Innovating for impact: Dealing with a mountain of medical waste– As countries scramble to procure personal protective equipment, another quickly accelerating problem sits on the back end: the disturbingly massive amount of medical waste of all types that must be disposed of. -
Transparent data is the key to Asia’s green recovery in a post-Covid world– As businesses in Asia grapple with the economic impact of Covid-19, companies focused on disclosing and managing ESG issues are better equipped to weather the disruptions and prepare for future risks. -
Roving bandits and looted coastlines: How the global appetite for sand is fuelling a crisisPolicy & Finance
Roving bandits and looted coastlines: How the global appetite for sand is fuelling a crisis
– As sand markets boom, entrepreneurs, organized crime and others are cashing in — leaving widespread environmental damage in their wake.
Videos
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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. -
What you need to know about sustainable cooling and climate change– What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.
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A circular economy could save China five trillion dollars– There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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How is China’s overseas energy investment impacting the Global South?– China has provided huge funding supposedly to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, but it is also financing coal projects included in the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). What do recipient countries make of this?
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