9 Nov 2021 Southeast Asia and the Major Powers: Climate Change and the Need For Shrewdness Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah Although geopolitics is encroaching onto climate change discussions, a poll shows that Southeast Asians remain objective and pragmatic. Achieving climate goals in the region depends on realpolitik and ASEAN leaders’ shrewdness in tapping resources from all major powers. China Climate Change E.U. Environment Southeast Asia Sustainable Development U.S.
27 Oct 2021 Climate Change: Can We Fix The Future Through Franchising? Michael Schaper|Jason Gehrke In Southeast Asia, little attention has been given to greening the franchise sector. Yet, it has potential to contribute significantly to regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Environment
13 Oct 2021 Southeast Asians Weigh In On Climate Issues Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui A climate outlook survey conducted by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute shows that Southeast Asians expect their government to exert more effort in addressing the issue. Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey
4 Oct 2021 Malaysia Goes Carbon Neutral, But With a Catch Ryan Wong Malaysia’s new target is more ambitious than any other target set by a Southeast Asian country so far. But the qualifier is achievement by 2050 ‘at the earliest’. Climate Change Environment Malaysia Sustainable Development
28 Sep 2021 Urbanisation – An Overlooked Issue in the Mekong River Basin Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui Rapid urbanisation and population growth have been overlooked factors contributing to environmental and ecological disruptions in the Mekong region. Climate Change Environment Mekong River
27 Aug 2021 IPCC Report: No Time for Southeast Asia To Take it Easy Sharon Seah The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has some sobering data applicable to Southeast Asia. Whether countries muster up the political will to follow through on their commitments will be key. Climate Change Environment
14 Jul 2021 ASEAN’s Covid-19 Recovery Measures: Missing Opportunities for a Green Future Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah As of 28 May 2021, ASEAN countries had authorised a total of US$ 730 billion, equivalent to 7.8% of ASEAN’s total GDP, in stimulus dollars. But few ASEAN countries have prioritised green components to their Covid-19 stimulus packages. ASEAN Climate Change COVID-19 Energy Environment
30 Jun 2021 Trade and Environmental Disputes May Persist Despite Promising Leaders’ Summit on Climate Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui At the recent Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change convened by the Biden Administration, several ASEAN leaders emphasised the principle of differentiating levels of economic development between states in their response to climate change. Finding a balance between this principle and ambitious climate targets remains a challenge. ASEAN Asean Trade Climate Change E.U. Environment U.S.
22 Jun 2021 Thailand’s Hazy Problem – Challenges in Passing Clean Air Legislation Wichuta Teeratanabodee The Thai government’s approach to Thailand’s longstanding haze problem needs more than just short-term measures. But legislative and political obstacles stand in the way of successfully passing the laws required to address the issue. Environment Southeast Asia Thai Politics Thailand
11 Jun 2021 ASEAN’s Climate Cooperation with China and the US: Challenges and Prospects Sharon Seah The US is back in the international climate cooperation game, but it has a lot to catch up on to make up for the last four years when it chose not to play. ASEAN China Environment U.S.
