Toward Sustainable Cocoa Industry: How can we support the progress?
As cocoa production increases, supporting the growth toward a sustainable cocoa industry becomes important for everyone, including consumers.... Read More
SDGs Goal 9
Modern Sea Slavery in Indonesia and Beyond
Sea slavery still exists today. As thousands of migrant workers in ASEAN countries are still under the shackles of forced labor, employing a multi-stakeholder approach is essential to eradicate slavery.... Read More
Forward-Looking Public Policy: Improving Public Policy in Developing Countries
Understanding the problems of policymaking in developing nations helps us create better policies. Here are some key recommendations to improve the making and implementation of public policy in developing countries.... Read More
Blended Finance as Alternative Financing for MSMEs
Innovative Financing Lab under the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published a policy brief titled “Deploying Blended Finance to Broaden Financial Access for MSMEs”.... Read More
Envisioning a Net Zero ASEAN with SEADS 2023
Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2023 examined how the ASEAN region can harness innovative and cost-effective measures to support decarbonization and revitalize economies. ... Read More
How Wildlife Trade Impacts Conservation Efforts
Wildlife trade can benefit wildlife and people. However, it can also exacerbate the biodiversity crisis. To achieve sustainable wildlife trade, it is crucial to understand more about it and how it impacts conservation efforts.... Read More
Hyundai, Drop Coal: BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET urge against new coal plant
BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET published an open letter and a campaign titled ‘Hyundai, Drop Coal!’ to urge Hyundai to drop the partnership with Adaro that plans to build a new 1.1 GW coal power plant in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.... Read More
India’s $2.3 Billion Investment in the National Green Hydrogen Mission
The National Green Hydrogen Mission charts a pathway to a robust green hydrogen industry for India. With this plan, India expects to reach 5 MMT (Million Metric Ton) of green hydrogen capacity by 2030.... Read More
Urban Waste Management: How Your City Can Help You Recycle
City governments must encourage people to recycle through comprehensive urban waste management systems and strategies.... Read More
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