19 Sep 2023 The Urgent Need to Rejuvenate Public Green Spaces in Jakarta Paulus Bagus Sugiyono|Neo Hui Yun Rebecca There is already an existing solution to some of Jakarta’s urban pollution woes, but this requires the present government to more seriously revive and maintain the city’s much-needed green spaces. Environment Indonesia Pollution
24 Aug 2023 The Race for Critical Minerals in Malaysia: Upstream, Mid-Stream, or Downstream? Tham Siew Yean The global hunt for critical minerals used in clean energy platforms such as electric vehicles has put the spotlight on some Southeast Asian countries, in particular, Malaysia. Environment Malaysia Supply Chains
20 Jun 2023 Indonesia’s Surging Nickel Industry Must Embrace Greater Social and Environmental Safeguards Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan The growth of Indonesia’s nickel industry must not be left unchecked. In crafting new policies, Indonesia must also prioritise stronger social and environmental safeguards. Environment Indonesia
6 Jun 2023 Eating Away Our Food: Ocean Acidification Impacting Fisheries in Southeast Asia Elyssa Kaur Ludher Ocean acidification, the “evil twin” of global warming, presents a stern challenge to food security, particularly for Southeast Asians. Climate Change Environment
10 May 2023 Addressing Rapid Changes in Urbanscapes: A Tale of Two Cities Paulus Bagus Sugiyono|Neo Hui Yun Rebecca In Yogyakarta and Singapore, youth movements have sprouted to address the negative impacts of rapidly changing cityscapes. Environment Indonesia Singapore
31 Jan 2023 Southeast Asia Needs a Strong Vision on Climate-Resilient Economy Prapimphan Chiengkul Transitioning to climate-resilient economies in Southeast Asia requires fundamental rethinking on how we measure economic development, tackle economic inequality, and reform global economic governance. Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia
30 Jan 2023 Using Climate Models to Predict Resilience of Energy Systems in Southeast Asia Mirza Sadaqat Huda Southeast Asia is well acquainted with the impact of climate change, but less so with the resilience of energy systems. A collaborative and regional approach to climate modelling of energy systems can inform the development of effective adaptation policies and drive deeper energy integration. Climate Change Environment Renewable Energy
19 Dec 2022 The Cianjur Earthquake Reveals the Inadequacy of Disaster Resilience in Indonesia Yanuar Nugroho The aftermath of the Cianjur earthquake which claimed more than 330 lives calls for Jakarta to seriously review its disaster reduction and prevention efforts. Much more needs to be done to reduce future losses. Environment Indonesia
18 Nov 2022 Post-R20 Climate Action: What Can We Learn from Indonesian Muslim Environmentalism? Aninda Dewayanti Activist groups in Indonesia inspired by Islamic and pro-environment ideas have the potential to do more to address climate change problems, provided those in charge will stop and listen, and perhaps even collaborate. Climate Change Environment Indonesia
4 Nov 2022 There Should Be Some Tough Talk on Loss and Damage at COP27 Prapimphan Chiengkul Southeast Asian countries should stand alongside other developing countries and call on more richer countries to compensate them for the damaging effects caused by climate change. Climate Change Environment
