Carbon Offset in Southeast Asia: Assessing Benefits and Opportunities
With its abundant tropical forests, can Southeast Asia achieve net zero by 2050 through carbon offset? Is the region ready to open its carbon market to the world?... Read more
National Governments
Decent Work and Rights Protection for Arts and Entertainment Workers
Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for arts and entertainment workers requires implementing regulations and enforcement to provide the foundation of decent work in the arts and entertainment sector.... Read more
Exploring Canada-ASEAN’s Sustainability Collaborations
The Canada-ASEAN Business & Investment Forum 2023 was held to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, build networks, and explore collaboration between leaders and executives of the regions.... Read more
Is Jeepney Phase-Out a Just Transition to Sustainable Transport System?
In the Philippines, jeepney drivers organized strikes to protest against jeepney phase-out in the name of sustainability.... Read more
Singapore To Improve Indoor Air Quality with New Guidelines
Singapore’s Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment officially launched the “Industry Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality” to raise public awareness of the importance of good indoor air quality.... Read more
What is Just Energy Transition Partnerships?
Just Energy Transition Partnerships aim to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations in moving towards clean energy. South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the first three countries to receive funding.... Read more
Singapore’s Ever-Developing Workplace Anti-Discrimination Laws
Anti-discrimination laws play a vital part in the efforts to avoid workplace discrimination. In Singapore, guidelines, policies, and legislation for workplace fairness are continuously developing.... Read more
How Building with Nature Helps Protect Coastal Ecosystem and Boost Local Economy
In Indonesia, Building with Nature developed a way to restore mangrove forests in Demak to protect the coastal ecosystem while helping boost the local economy.... Read more
Towards Climate-Responsive Trade Policies
The Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate will foster global actions to promote climate-responsive trade policies that can help address climate change through local and global means. ... Read more
New Sierra Leone Gender Equality Bill Reserves 30% Official Seats for Women
Under the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment bill, a minimum of 30% quota for elective and appointive public officers is reserved for Sierra Leonenean women.... Read more