All Pain, No Gain for Women from the Tobacco Industry’s So-Called Generosity
When the tobacco industry funds programs for women’s empowerment or community development, does it really advance women’s wellbeing?... Read More
Regional organizations
Red Flags in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
From raw material provision to global trade, the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has raised criticisms and concerns amid ambitious objectives.... Read More
Will the EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Clothes Reduce Textile Waste?
EU has set a new measure to ban destroying unsold clothes and footwear to reduce textile waste. Is it effective?... Read More
The Invisible Infrastructure: What ASEAN’s Carbon Market Needs Most
As the global architecture of the carbon market expands, the next steps will determine the success of ASEAN’s carbon market.... Read More
Risks and Opportunities of Submarine Communication Cables for Sustainable Development
Submarine communication cables may pose a threat against marine life, but they can also lead to better disaster preparedness.... Read More
The Politics of Disaster: State Capacity and the Illusion of Safety
The politics of disaster reflects a country’s state capacity and underscores how human decisions affect the way people experience disasters.... Read More
Addressing the Elephant in the Forest: The Necessity of Disaster Recovery Plans for Wildlife
Disaster recovery plans for wildlife are often overlooked yet necessary for the long-term resilience of people and the planet.... Read More
Building Heat Resilience Amidst Rising Risk in the Asia-Pacific
Rising temperatures exacerbate climate hazards and disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, calling for immediate actions to build heat resilience.... Read More
The Monsoon Wind Power Project Supports Energy Transition Across Borders in Southeast Asia
Lao PDR developed the Monsoon Wind Power Project to advance cross-border trade and collaboration on renewable energy.... Read More
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle amid Rising Global Vulnerability
UNAIDS report explores the inequality-pandemic cycle: how it puts vulnerable groups at higher risks of worse outcomes during outbreaks.... Read More