ARTICLES

15 Nov 2021

COP26 and Southeast Asia: Cop-outs and Take-Aways

Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Ryan Wong

The conclusion of the 26th Conference of Parties in Glasgow has several implications for Southeast Asia.

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.

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

A motorcyclist rides through a muddy street in Marikina City, suburban Manila, on November 13, 2020, a day after Typhoon Vamco hit the capital area bringing heavy rains and flooding. (Photo: Ted Aljibe, AFP)

11 Dec 2020

ASEAN Sustainable Development Goals: Notable, But More Can Be Done

Melinda Martinus

ASEAN member states have made notable achievements in attaining their Sustainable Development Goals, but more needs to be done in areas such as environmental sustainability.

ASEAN Environment Sustainable Development

22 Apr 2020

ASEAN Cities: The Rise of Paradiplomacy

Melinda Martinus

City governments around the world, in particular in Southeast Asia, have been forming multilateral platforms to tackle issues of climate change and income disparity.

ASEAN Smart CIties Sustainable Development