16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Many regions of the world continue to suffer untold horrors as a result of armed conflict or other forms of violence that occur within societies and at the domestic level. Advances in promoting the rule of law and access to justice are uneven. However, progress is being made in regulations to promote public access to information, albeit slowly, and in strengthening institutions upholding human rights at the national level.
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Indonesian anti-graft enforcers set their sights on corporationsAn Indonesian anti-graft agency, widely recognised for its prowess at catching corrupt government officials, has begun to refocus its approach towards cracking down on natural resource firms that pay bribes in exchange for permits. -
Solar, wind and hydro projects are threatening key wildlife habitats in Southeast Asia, IndiaCarbon & Climate
Solar, wind and hydro projects are threatening key wildlife habitats in Southeast Asia, India
Half the projects being planned, that overlap with important conservation areas, are in India, Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. Researchers say there is already enough degraded land to support the world’s energy transition.
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Ma Jun: ‘We’re at a crossroads for environmental protection’Green pioneer Ma Jun talks to China Dialogue about new top-level plans to modernise China’s environmental governance. -
Whose voices are not heard in climate change journalism in China, India, Thailand and Singapore?Carbon & Climate
Whose voices are not heard in climate change journalism in China, India, Thailand and Singapore?
The mainstream news outlets of the four countries were similar in their heavy use of government sources. The crowding out of voices that can provide alternative viewpoints could have major implications, researchers say.
Opinion
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Prepare now to sustainably deliver the Covid-19 vaccine– Once a vaccine is found for the Covid-19 pandemic, how can we ensure that it is distributed fairly, wonders Pawanexh Kohli. -
Globalising compassion amidst Covid-19– Compassion goes beyond just sympathy or empathy, it is a strong feeling for the suffering of others as your own and a deep desire to end it. -
The world must not forget climate change– The Covid-19 pandemic underlines the fact that we are all in this together: no country is immune from major global threats. And the same solidarity between countries and peoples is needed to address the even greater risk of climate change.
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Arctic Awakening: What the North Pole's melting ice means for Asia– Eco-Business releases the trailer for a documentary that traces the relationship between ecosystems in the North Pole and Asia, in the second edition of its flagship campaign on climate action, Changing Course.
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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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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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