Palm Oil & Sustainability in Indonesia: Export Ban and Call for Reform
From shortage to RSPO’s sustainable palm oil campaign to export ban, so much has been happening in the Indonesian palm industry.
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Southeast Asia
Indonesia Welcomed a Baby Sumatran Rhino
There are only fewer than 100 Sumatran rhinos left on earth. In the face of the bleak number, Indonesia welcomed a newborn Sumatran rhino.
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How the Vietnam Water Crisis Affects Children
Vietnam is experiencing a water crisis that has caused children in rural areas to be more vulnerable to disease and malnutrition.
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New Energy Nexus Supports Indonesian Startups for Clean Energy with Equity
NEX has recently added four early-stage clean energy startups in Indonesia to their funding initiatives: Synergy Efficiency Solutions (SES), SWAP, Xurya, and Powerchain.
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Protecting Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers in Malaysia Through Renewed Agreement
After five years, Indonesia and Malaysia renewed an agreement to protect Indonesian domestic migrant workers in Malaysia.
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Hunger and Freedom: COVID-19 on Thailand’s Elephant Tourism
Thailand is the home to almost 4,000 captive elephants, whose purpose is to entertain tourists. As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts tourism, this industry is plunged into a food crisis.... Read More
Singapore Aims for Sustainable Tourism with Hotel Sustainability Roadmap
Singapore is undoubtedly one of Asia’s top holiday destinations. Here is how Singapore plans to transform its hotel industry to be more sustainable.
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The Lawsuit for Clean Air Against the Thailand Government
Seven civil society groups in Thailand filed a lawsuit against the government for neglect in protecting citizens’ rights to clean air.
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Raising the Age of Consent in the Philippines and the Hope for More
The Phillippines has raised the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. This opens wider possibilities for the passage of more regulations that protect women, children, and other vulnerable groups in the country.
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Trash Talking the Urban Waste Management
Waste problems are imminent and dangerous, it is time to take trash seriously.
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