6 Jun 2024 Malaysia’s EV Goal: Singular Legislation Needed Sara Loo Malaysia has a lofty target of installing 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by next year. This goal, however, needs to be supported by consistent legislation. Environment Malaysia Renewable Energy transport
29 May 2024 Southeast Asia’s Growth Strategies: Business-As-Usual, “Degrowth”, or a Third Way? Vinod Thomas In the face of climate change, Southeast Asian countries could choose between three growth strategies. Business as usual ignores environmental concerns, degrowth risks high social costs. A third path of truly sustainable growth presents the best option. Economic Development Environment Southeast Asia
1 Apr 2024 Malaysia’s Carbon Credit Conundrum: For Putrajaya to Unlock the Potential, State Governments Must Provide the Keys Renard Siew Environmental conservation and economic opportunity can potentially converge through generating carbon credits based on Malaysia’s forests. However, the federal government must overcome the jurisdictional complexities that arise from the reality that forest management is predominantly governed by state authorities. Environment Malaysia Sustainable Development
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
