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
Southeast Asia
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
A New Decree for Mekong River Dolphins Protection
The government of Cambodia issued a sub-decree to regulate designated dolphin protection areas called the Mekong River Dolphin Management Areas. ... Read more
Developing Sustainable Inland Fisheries in Indonesia
Through the IFish project, Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) partners with FAO to develop a sustainable inland fisheries management model, focusing on Indonesian shortfin eels in the Sukabumi District.... 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
Science & Technology for Sustainable Insect Farming
Entoverse and Inagro have partnered up, connecting entomology and digital technology experts in Asia and Europe to advance sustainable innovation in insect farming with AI.... 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
ASEAN Tourism Recovery Plan Post COVID-19
The ASEAN Framework on Sustainable Tourism Development in the Post-COVID-19 Era aims to identify focus areas where efforts to rebuild ASEAN tourism sectors can be maximized.... Read more