Green Energy, Red Flags: Labor Exploitation and Deadly Accidents at Indonesia’s Nickel Capital
Indonesia's ambition to lead the global critical mineral industry is riddled with labor exploitation and other workers’ rights violations.... Read more
SDGs Goal 8
Looking into the Mounting Issue of Fashion Waste
Where do all of our unused clothes go? While donating and giving them to secondhand shops are options, most of our fashion waste still goes to landfills.... Read more
Regulating Green Claims in Asia
Businesses are competing to be seen as the most sustainable. However, most of Asia still lacks specific regulations about green claims.... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
How Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship Drives Economic Growth and Better Society for All
Supporting women’s entrepreneurship can benefit gender equality, stronger economic growth, and a better society for all.... Read more
Exploring Asia Pacific’s Outlook on Decent Work for All
In its flagship report, the International Labour Organization shared insight and outlook on employment and social aspects in Asia Pacific.... Read more
How Umah Lumba Rescues and Rehabilitates Circus Dolphins
In Indonesia, Umah Lumba aims to rescue, rehabilitate, and eventually release circus dolphins back into their natural habitat... Read more
Integrating Informal Waste Workers into the Waste Management System in Vietnam
Efforts to support informal waste workers in Vietnam are underway, such as through integration into the EPR mechanism.... Read more
How ‘Formalization’ May Impact Gig Economy Workers in Indonesia
“The 'formalization' of gig economy workers in Indonesia may bring various consequences. So, what kind of policies are needed?”... Read more
Promoting Elderly Care Systems in China’s Ageing Population
As the population ages, China must implement measures to expand and strengthen the elderly care system to accommodate more people.... Read more