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How to turn the tide on marine plastic waste
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 25/07/2022
» A few weeks ago, I had the honour of speaking at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), which called for a new chapter of ocean action driven by science, technology and innovation.
Collaboration for the climate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/07/2022
» A commitment to cooperation between countries in Southeast Asia remains the key to tackling climate change as its impact continues to take a greater toll on the region's economy and people, say experts.
Development the natural way
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/07/2022
» Southeast Asian countries don't have to follow the economic development models of the last century to grow and thrive, say advocates for a nature-based economic model.
Time for plastic detox
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/05/2022
» Anyone who has ever strolled along a beach is familiar with the sight … plastic straws, snack packaging, some of it dating back years, plastic bottles and other junk washed up on the sand. It's enough to spoil your vacation memories -- and it's also part of a global crisis.
Labour outlook troubling
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 24/01/2022
» The global labour market has suffered a setback from waves of the pandemic, with the recovery depending on each country's ability to contain and respond to coronavirus outbreaks, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Closing the loop
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 13/12/2021
» The global climate movement has grown exponentially, demanding that world leaders and governments walk the talk on environmental and societal issues to keep the rise in global temperature below 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
Adapt or else
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 13/12/2021
» Climate change is known to be an existential threat for humanity worldwide. Clear evidence of the challenge is the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, at a high cost to the global economy.
Not just empty words, hopefully
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2021
» Countries across the world orchestrated similar commitments last week with the aim of reversing the adverse impacts of the greatest threat facing humanity today, which is climate change.
On the go again?
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 25/10/2021
» Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and people in North America and Europe normally flock to places that offer them a warm-weather break. It's the high season for tourism in many Asian countries, but one that will only happen in a world without Covid-19.
Biodiversity dividend
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 16/08/2021
» Making biodiversity an integral part of economic and development strategy can bring a return on investment in economic, social and environmental terms. Southeast Asia, home to at least 60% of the world's tropical peatlands, 42% of all mangroves and 15% of tropical forests, has huge potential to capitalise such investments.