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Singapore firm rejects $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore shipping company told AFP on Tuesday it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country's worst case of environmental pollution.
Clock ticks as plastic talks drag on
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» This week in Geneva, negotiators from around the world are gathered for the fifth session of the Global Plastics Treaty -- known as INC 5.2. It is an intergovernmental process aimed at finding solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. Yet, more than a week in, progress toward a strong and binding agreement remains painfully slow. As the clock ticks, our window to act is rapidly closing.
World leaders head to France for UN summit on ocean threats
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» NICE (FRANCE) - World leaders descend on the French Riviera on Sunday ahead of a high-level summit to tackle a deepening crisis in the oceans driven by overfishing, climate change and pollution.
Ocean Cleanup Marks One Year on Chao Phraya
Published on 19/05/2025
» BANGKOK, May 2025 – The Ocean Cleanup partnership on the Chao Phraya River is marking one year since the deployment of its first Interceptor™ in Thailand—part of a broader research collaboration aimed at tackling plastic pollution in one of the world’s busiest working rivers.
Behaviour shift key to ending plastic use
News, Published on 12/05/2025
» Southeast Asia is no stranger to the plastic crisis. Despite growing awareness and countless"reduce, reuse, recycle" campaigns, single-use plastic consumption remains stubbornly high.
'Merman' courts controversy by refusing to kowtow
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2025
» Siranudh "Psi" Scott has entered the media spotlight after clashing with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and being dismissed from his role advising the department's director-general amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Central Krabi champions sustainability with Eco-Art installation
Published on 11/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc., Thailand’s leading real estate developer committed to sustainability under the vision of “Imagining Better Futures for All”, is developing Central Krabi as the first fully integrated mixed-use development in the heart of Krabi. The project is designed to enhance Krabi’s potential as a world-class destination while preserving its natural beauty.
Six rare giant catfish surface in Cambodia
AFP, Published on 14/12/2024
» PHNOM PENH — Conservationists in Cambodia on Friday celebrated the discovery of six highly endangered Mekong giant catfish in the critical Southeast Asian waterway plagued by illegal fishing, habitat loss and plastic waste.
Treaty a chance to solve plastic crisis
Oped, Published on 21/11/2024
» Plastic pollution is a massive problem that needs to be solved collectively at the global level.
Taiwan Excellence’s Day of Giving: Waste to Solutions
Published on 13/11/2024
» Taiwan Excellence brought together over 100 dedicated volunteers for the Day of Giving project, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on uplifting communities and protecting the environment. Aligned with Taiwan Excellence’s mission to support impactful CSR activities annually, this year’s Day of Giving emphasised environmental conservation and community empowerment. Volunteers learned innovative methods to turn waste into resources, helping to reduce pollution, safeguard natural water sources, and create sustainable income for local communities.