Special Reports
This section features in-depth special reports by our editorial team on various issues related to sustainable development in the region and beyond.
News / Policy & Finance
Opportunities in the Gulf: Can a strategic shift in capital from the Middle East to Asia help the region meet ESG funding gaps?
Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.
News / Lifestyle
Living with Lamma Power Station: How a coal plant became a cultural icon on a picturesque Hong Kong island
To many locals, the plant is part of Lamma’s eccentric appeal. Yet its four decades of burning coal on the wind-blessed island raise bigger questions about Hong Kong’s commitment to the energy transition.
News / Energy
‘Not a given that renewables will be harmless’: How poor siting could slow Southeast Asia’s energy transition
As fossil-heavy nations race to expand solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of proper spatial planning and public consultation.
News / Carbon & Climate
The Sustainability Leadership Youth A-List 2025: A display of resilience and leadership in times of uncertainty
From tackling the fast fashion crisis to powerful storytelling, this year’s list recognises the work of young innovators and trailblazers pioneering sustainable solutions for long-lasting impact.
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30 May 2025
News / Carbon & Climate
Sustainability Leadership A-List 2025: Asia Pacific's most impactful changemakers
16 April 2025
News / Policy & Finance
‘Not as easy as filling USAID’s gap’: How philanthropies in Southeast Asia are stepping up
10 April 2025
News / Policy & Finance
Ways to improve Malaysia’s ecological fiscal transfers
8 April 2025
News / Carbon & Climate
Bright spots in the dark: Tracking Malaysia's fiscal transfers for nature conservation
19 March 2025
News / Policy & Finance
Insights: Transforming Asia – Mobilising finance at speed and scale
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News / Carbon & Climate
Seeing mangroves regrow: A visual story on the surprise resurgence of Iloilo's coastal forests
20 June 2024
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Indonesia rocked by protests linked to growing inequality
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GenZero nears halfway mark to climate goal, exits scandal-hit cookstove projects
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Philippines will champion regional framework to scale blended finance as Asean chair: central bank sustainability head
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Poor infrastructure planning in the Philippines worsens post-flood disease surge: experts
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