Dr Vinod Thomas is a Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, and was previously a Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore. He is a Distinguished Fellow in Development Management at the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, and a member of the advisory panel on climate change at CSEP, New Delhi. His current work concerns risk and resilience, new directions in evaluation, climate change and sustainable development, inclusion, and welfare.
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Articles by Vinod Thomas (6)
Possibilities in Malaysia’s Difficult Path to a Low-Carbon Economy
Vinod Thomas
Malaysia’s climate action commitments are vital, but difficult to achieve. A three-pronged approach opens possibilities to be a low-carbon economy.
Vietnam’s High-Potential Energy Transition Needs Clear Policy And Clean Government
Vinod Thomas
Vietnam’s green growth commitments crucially depend on expanding renewable energy and replacing coal. The country must seize the rich opportunities on hand and manage the transition with a clear plan and effective, corruption-free administration.
Road to Carbon Zero in Southeast Asia: Spur Innovation and Price Carbon
Vinod Thomas
Southeast Asia needs to take a two-track approach to attain the target of halving carbon emissions.
A Green Industrial Policy for Indonesia
Vinod Thomas
As one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, Indonesia needs to implement a green industrial policy. Despite the challenges involved, green growth is said to support GDP growth of around 6 per cent a year.
Southeast Asia’s Need to Bridge the Climate Financing Gap
Vinod Thomas
As COP 28 approaches, Southeast Asia policymakers see the need for climate adaptation as well as mitigation. But there is an urgent need to encourage multiple sources of finance in this arena.