Do companies really care about social and environmental issues or are they just driven by the money made in the name of sustainability? And do Asian companies care less than Western firms?
Tours of deprived parts of Asia's cities are increasingly popular with tourists. But do they help or exploit? Eco-Business reviews slum tours in Mumbai, Jakarta and Manila.
Leonardo Garrido
and Sonny Mumbunan, Delger Erdenesanaa –
Economists discuss how Indonesia is showing countries that it is entirely possible and profitable to tackle climate change.
Leah Schleifer and Betsy Otto –
How can water resources be better managed to bridge the widening inequality gap and provide clean, safe water and sanitation for all?
Kitty van der Heijden and Callie Stinson –
Although water-related insecurity can easily exacerbate tensions within and between countries due to its prime role in economies and human livelihoods, it is not yet taken seriously. What does it take for water risks to be on the agenda?
Malaysia is well-positioned to transition to a renewable energy economy, with new leaders that are building on the success of existing small-scale energy systems emerging at the grassroots, writes Global Greens ambassador Christine Milne.
Sonia Chand Sandhu writes why strong institutions in Asian countries are needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how the ADB is measuring them.
Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez –
Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
Ping Manongdo –
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created to end poverty, inequality, and environmental destruction and to chart a new path towards sustainability. For businesses, it comes with a promise of long-term profitability, too.
As many countries in the region initiate national plans and development strategies for green growth, one of the most discussed issues continues to be how green growth addresses ...
The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) has just released its second publication on the use of mobile technologies for development and humanitarian work with a focus on health.
