International Cooperation News
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Financial flows study reveals how Asia's banks are funding social and environmental harmPolicy & Finance
Financial flows study reveals how Asia's banks are funding social and environmental harm
A new analysis tracks the intricate credit flows crisscrossing Asia that profit sectors notorious for their impacts on the planet and people. Regional cooperation is critical to foster responsible lending practices, argue the authors. -
Pakistan pushes renewables—but coal expansion continues tooA new policy aims for 30 per cent electricity from renewables by 2030—but planned coal plant expansion could stand in the way.
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New report identifies 27 countries heading for Covid-19-driven food crisesFAO and WFP collaborate on a unique analysis of countries on the precipice of what could be the worst food crisis in generations. -
World Economic Forum hires Georgie Passalaris as impact measurement leadThe former Diageo executive takes on a role to measure the impact of the World Economic Forum's sustainability programmes.
International Cooperation Opinion
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Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
How the pandemic can revolutionise climate policy– Policymakers should look beyond mainstream economics and engage with people who understand complex systems, in the same way that they listen to epidemiologists and doctors during a pandemic, argues Roland Kupers. -
Rebooting the economy: Restoring travel and tourism in the Covid-19 era– A harmonised set of industry-wide health and safety protocols are necessary for travel and tourism to recover.
Videos
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Is your pension fuelling climate change?– Pension funds are some of the world's largest investors—holding trillions in assets—billions of which are pumped into fossil fuel companies like Shell, BP, and Total.
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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. -
Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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