Tag
sustainable development
July 14, 2022
The Fast-Track to Tackling Siem Reap’s Gridlock
By Ses Aronsakda
The rapid growth of tourism to the Angkor temple complex has put strains on the town’s transport capacity. Cycling infrastructure could offer a solution.
January 12, 2022
Environmental Issues Take Precedence in ASEAN’s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
By Alex Burdulia
The first version of the bloc’s classification system would facilitate investment in environmentally sustainable activities, but human rights are not yet on the table.
September 09, 2020
Is a Green New Deal on the Way in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
COVID-19 offers the region an opportunity to kick start a transition toward sustainable energy – but a host of challenges remain.
May 22, 2018
Asia’s Environment Is at a Tipping Point
By Madhav Karki and Sonali Senaratna Sellamuttu
We need to act now to save biodiversity and ecosystems.
September 13, 2017
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
By Jack Guen-Murray, Monzima Haque, and John Lichtefeld
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
August 08, 2017
How Developing Asia Is Using Blockchain Pilots
By Alisa DiCaprio and Steven Beck
Why blockchain technology is booming in the Asia-Pacific.
September 09, 2016
What Did the G20 Accomplish During China's Presidency?
By Feride Inan
The Hangzhou Summit set an ambitious task: transforming the G20 to lead the world economy.
September 08, 2016
China’s G20 Leadership and the Challenges of Sustainable Development
By Pichamon Yeophantong
China’s own development track record could be an asset in its presidency.
September 02, 2013
China and India: Mirror Images?
Beijing and Delhi complement each other nicely. While China has development down, India excels at the political.
May 23, 2013
Water Scarcity and Social Equality in China
By tackling water scarcity head on, Beijing is improving social equality and fostering sustainable development.
December 22, 2012
Full Steam Ahead: The Burma Boom
With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.
November 14, 2010
Is China’s Growth Sustainable?
By Calvin Wong
The Diplomat's inaugural student essay contest winner Calvin Wong writes about Chinese economic growth - and wins a trip to Japan to help us cover the APEC summit.
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