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
Southeast Asia
Reflecting on Our Understanding of Disaster
As the climate crisis intensifies, reflecting on our understanding of disaster is the essential first step to improve disaster management systems.... Read More
Weaving the Thread Between the Last Elephant and the Floods in Sumatra
The thread between the last elephant and the floods in Sumatra is clear: both are born from the same destructive system.... Read More
An Interview with May Tan-Mullins, CEO and Provost of University of Reading Malaysia
What is lacking (in corporate sustainability) is not knowledge, but the political will and corporate courage to make the necessary changes at the speed required.... Read More
British International Investment Achieves Over £300 Million for Climate Finance Across Southeast Asia
British International Investment (BII) announced a £308 million climate finance commitment across Southeast Asia.... Read More
An Interview with Eu Chin Fen, CEO of Frasers Hospitality
I am deeply passionate about people and place, and our industry has the power to leave a positive imprint wherever we operate.... 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
Involving Coastal Communities in Tackling Ghost Nets Pollution
Circular models, like Net-Works, show that with proper systems, tackling ocean pollution and empowering communities can go hand-in-hand.... Read More
An Interview with Jasmin Lim, Chief Marketing Officer at BH Global
Corporate sustainability has matured into a strategic imperative. Sustainability is becoming inseparable from good business, and that gives me tremendous hope.... 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