ARTICLES

16 Jun 2022

Hot and Bothered: Climate Challenges for ASEAN’s Tourism Reopening

Nguyen Thu Giang|Phi Minh Hong

Climate change will drastically affect ASEAN’s tourism industry if regional measures on climate adaptation are not taken to ameliorate its potential negative effects on key tourist sites.

14 Jun 2022

Southeast Asia Caught Between a Commodity Crisis and a Climate Crunch

Melinda Martinus

Southeast Asian governments are facing inflationary and climate pressures simultaneously, against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. To back down from earlier climate promises, tempted by urgent domestic needs, would be counter-productive and short-sighted.

Climate Change Energy Environment Renewable Energy

18 Apr 2022

Talk is Cheap: The 2022 Philippine Elections’ Climate Implications

Ruth Lusterio-Rico

President Duterte’s approach to environmental issues has been inconsistent. His declarations about solving environmental problems have been quite strong, but were not followed by concrete actions. The next President must strike a tough balance between fostering a business climate conducive to economic recovery, whilst moving ahead with climate action and environmental commitments.

Climate Change Environment Philippine Philippine Economy Philippine Politics Sustainable Development

13 Apr 2022

Greenwashing: A Market Distortion Needing Serious Attention in Southeast Asia

Michael Schaper|Ryan Wong

Greenwashing is more than just a quirky marketing practice; it has the potential to seriously distort the effective expression of consumer and social concerns about environmental issues. This Long Read argues that consumers and investors can drive change through their purchasing and spending power. But this requires honest and accurate information to be made freely available so that properly informed decisions can be made.

Climate Change Environment Sustainable Development

11 Apr 2022

Getting Ready for those Business Black Swans

Michael Schaper|Serina Rahman

To prepare for future disasters, the Malaysian government should roll out a national response plan to help smaller businesses tide through the storm.

Climate Change Disaster Management Malaysia Malaysian Economy

8 Apr 2022

ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance: Putting Money Where the Mouth Is

Sharon Seah

An ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance is a significant move for ASEAN. But it does not come without challenges.

ASEAN Asean Trade Climate Change Finance Southeast Asia Sustainable Development

21 Mar 2022

Slashing Methane Emissions: A Tricky Business

Ryan Wong|Qiu Jiahui

Reducing methane emissions is achievable, but there are several prickly issues.

Climate Change Environment Sustainable Development

14 Mar 2022

Win Over Renewable Naysayers in Indonesia

Ryan Wong|David Silalahi

Indonesia has the potential to be a vital renewable energy exporter in the region. But it has to first get its ducks in a row on the technical, financial and regulatory fronts.

Climate Change Energy Indonesia Infrastructure Renewable Energy

7 Mar 2022

Malaysia’s Recent Floods Must Spur Bold and Decisive Action

Paul Lim Pau Hua

Reducing flood vulnerability not only minimises economic losses but also consolidates investor confidence. Malaysia can substantially enhance flood resiliency by implementing climate change legislation, a national insurance programme, and an affordable relocation scheme to cope with the mounting costs of more frequent and severe floods.

Climate Change Environment Malaysia

4 Mar 2022

Putting a Floor Under Asia’s Sinking Cities

Dimas Fauzi

Rising sea levels will affect many Asian countries, particularly those in Southeast Asia. There needs to be fresh approaches and policies to manage what is termed a ‘super wicked problem.'

Climate Change Environment