Impacts of E-waste Pollution on Animals and Human Health
Understanding the impacts of e-waste pollution is crucial, especially since waste is becoming a mounting global issue.... Read More
East Asia
Women in Waste Management: Asia’s Circularity Runs on Women. Its Policies Still Don’t
The women in waste management who keep the wheels turning are often forgotten upon negotiating policies, budgets, and concessions.... Read More
Asia Pacific’s SDG Progress Faces Major Setbacks
A 2026 report on SDG progress by the UN ESCAP reveals serious gaps and setbacks toward Asia Pacific’s sustainable development targets.... Read More
Nepal’s Five-Year Strategy to Clean Up the Mounting Waste in Mount Everest
The government of Nepal sets into motion a five-year strategy to clean up Mount Everest from the trash produced by climbers.... Read More
South Korea’s Mandate on Obligatory Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
South Korea has introduced a mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for international departing flights from its airports.... Read More
CUHK Study: High-Speed Rail Network Supercharges EV Adoption in China
A working paper reveals that China’s vast high-speed rail network has played a critical yet overlooked role in accelerating the country’s EV adoption.... Read More
Beyond Empty Promises: How Hong Kong Can Build Consumer Trust in Sustainability
People want products that align with their health, families, and values, but decades of over-promising have dulled consumer trust.... Read More
Power Imbalance and Increasing Pressures: Looking into the Transboundary Water Governance in the Mekong River
Amid climate change and unequal power dynamics, strengthening transboundary water governance is crucial to the sustainability of the Mekong River.... Read More
Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
The State of Plastic Pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia
OECD’s report shares an overview of the state, challenges, and opportunities of plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia.... Read More