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An industrial port in Singapore powered by solar—a model for other power-hungry industries?For Jurong Port, its 9.65-megawatt solar facility is a source of pride. But what do industrial ports like Jurong Port stand to gain from a transition to clean energy, and what does this mean for other regional industrial areas? -
Vietnam’s golden solar years aren’t over, despite policy changesVietnam is looking to replace its solar tariffs that ushered in a golden era for solar power in the country with an auction scheme. What will change for developers, and can the new policy live up to Vietnam’s earlier success?
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Campaign aims to make Singapore the world's first sustainable palm oil countryA business engagement campaign led by NGO People's Movement to Stop Haze aims to convert all of the city-state's palm oil users to the sustainable variety. It won't be easy, with palm oil's poor image and the perceived high cost of green palm among numerous obstacles. -
Indonesia must phase out new coal plants by 2020 to meet climate goals—reportThe country would also have to stop burning coal by 2048 in order to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to new analysis by a Jakarta-based think tank.
Opinion
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Energy and climate education still missing in Southeast Asian universities– University curriculum in Southeast Asian varsities generally creates silos between energy and climate. Imparting energy-climate knowledge to our youth is integral to transforming the present state into a low-carbon future. -
Southeast Asia and the right to safe water– More than 100 million people live without access to safe water in Southeast Asia. What can be done to improve that and to protect clean water sources? -
Turning to faiths to save the planet– In Indonesia, religion is shaping the environmental movement, with spiritual leaders and religious groups translating scientific and policy language for religious audiences.
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. -
Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
Carbon & Climate
Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
– Around the world, indigenous people have historically suffered from abuse and rights violations, despite being critical to forest conservation. This tribe in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, just won rights over its land after a 40-year struggle. Are governments waking up to the reality that indigenous groups could lead the battle against climate change? -
Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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