The Resilience of Small Islands: Protecting the Natural Capital of Pari Island, Indonesia
If destructive practices continue, Pari Island and other small islands face the risk of disappearing amid the climate crisis. ... Read More
Southeast Asia
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
Sustainability Starts Below: The Role of Subsurface Data in Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
To fully harness the value of subsurface data, Indonesia should prioritize democratizing petroleum-related datasets while respecting data ownership.... Read More
People versus Coal: Should Danantara fund Indonesia’s coal downstreaming and DME project?
The Danantara funding plan for the DME project shows the absence of a green economic vision within the institution.... Read More
Nyepi Day and Its Role in Environmental Sustainability in Bali
Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence, not only holds a deep spiritual meaning but also brings environmental benefits.... Read More
UKRI’s £12 Million Funding for Sustainable Aquaculture in Southeast Asia
The UK Research and Innovation launched a funding initiative to maximize the implementation of sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asian countries.... Read More
Wildfires and Wildlife Hunting Threaten Khao Yai National Park’s Biodiversity
Wildfires, likely linked to illegal hunting, put Khao Yai National Park’s biodiversity at serious risk.... 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
Southeast Asians as the Biggest Microplastic Eaters
Humans are becoming bigger and bigger microplastic eaters, and Southeast Asians get the biggest portion.... Read More
Collaboration Needed to Solve Southeast Asia’s Air Pollution Issue
Poor air quality is a persistent problem in Southeast Asia, necessitating collaboration to tackle the region’s air pollution issue.... Read More