ARTICLES

A worker walking past a steamroller at the site of a Lynas plant in Gebeng, Malaysia.

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.

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

27 Oct 2022

A Ground-Up Approach to Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Southeast Asia

Prapimphan Chiengkul

For decades, sustainable farmers and their networks have been experimenting with farming techniques that increase climate resilience in agricultural production. This article highlights important policy insights that can be drawn from their experiences in Southeast Asia.

Agriculture Environment Southeast Asia Sustainable Development