ARTICLES

3 Jan 2023

Indonesians Call for Climate Action but Everyone Must Pull Their Weight

Aninda Dewayanti|Maria Monica Wihardja

There is high awareness among Indonesians about the urgency of climate change and the adoption of environmentally friendly habits but until everyone pulls their weight, including the government curbing large polluters and fixing distortionary incentives, the tide against climate change will not build enough momentum.

Fishermen working near the first towers of wind turbines

28 Oct 2022

Perceptions and Pathways of Energy Transition in Southeast Asia

Mirza Sadaqat Huda|Sharon Seah

The results of the 2022 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook have significant overlaps with ASEAN’s long-term transition scenarios to cleaner energy futures. But the survey also reveals that opinions on renewables vary across nationalities, the urban/ rural divide and between socio-economic groups.

Renewable Energy Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Sustainable Development

23 Sep 2022

Ending Our Toxic Relationship with Coal

Mirza Sadaqat Huda

The recently published 2022 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook indicates a growing consensus on ending coal consumption. But perceptions vary across countries, socio-economic classes and education levels of respondents.

Climate Change Energy Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Sustainable Development

15 Sep 2022

Putting Up a Front: How Indonesians Feel about Jokowi’s Climate Agenda

Aninda Dewayanti

Indonesians’ responses to the Southeast Asia Climate Change Outlook Survey 2022 show mixed feelings about Jakarta’s ability to push for real green transformation, but a chance exists for change to take root.

Climate Change Environment Indonesia Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Sustainable Development

8 Sep 2022

Moving Southeast Asia’s Climate Needle: One Thread at a Time

Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus

Southeast Asia remains deeply concerned about the effects of climate change, but commitment and enthusiasm for practical action vary.

Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Sustainable Development

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