Topic
Environment
June 02, 2023
The High Seas Treaty: A Tall Order for Implementation?
By Troy Han
Unless countries remain committed to enforce adequate oversight and protection of the oceans that they depend on, it would be inconceivable for their blue economies to stay afloat.
June 02, 2023
Vietnam Arrests Another Environmentalist on Tax Evasion Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Hoan Thi Minh Hong is the fifth environmental activist to be arrested for evading taxes over the past two years.
June 02, 2023
India Puts 5-Year Pause on New Coal Plants, Bets on Renewables, Batteries
By Sibi Arasu
India’s new national electricity plan is hailed by energy experts as a positive step for a country that is currently reliant on coal for around 75 percent of its electricity.
June 02, 2023
For Victims of Cyclone Mocha, the Crisis Isn’t Over
By Nazifa Nawar
While Bangladesh was spared the worst, Myanmar’s civil conflict is making it difficult for aid to reach those in need.
May 19, 2023
For Locals, India’s Coal Rush Means a Black Future
By Vidya Dinker
For the communities most directly affected by coal mines, their day-to-day reality is far from being green.
May 16, 2023
Social Class Is the Silent Killer in Beijing’s Heatwaves
By Li Zhao
The urban poor living away from the city center are the most likely to suffer under extreme heat – and also the ones most likely to face it.
May 15, 2023
Powerful Cyclone Floods Homes, Cuts Communications in Western Myanmar
By Julhas Alam
At least six are dead and more than 700 injured after Cyclone Mocha slammed into Myanmar’s coast.
May 11, 2023
Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation
By Jack Britton
While indigenous communities are on the frontline of climate change, “these very same Pacific communities are also often fighting to be heard on the issue.”
May 06, 2023
Afghanistan Seeks to Control Its Own Water Destiny
By Patrick Yeager
The Taliban’s plan to upgrade Afghanistan’s water infrastructure is raising tensions with neighboring countries.
May 06, 2023
China’s Climate Diplomacy Surge
By Chris Qihan Zou
As climate change emerges as a key focus in some of China’s recent diplomatic initiatives, there are opportunities for the U.S. to enhance its own climate diplomacy efforts.
April 29, 2023
Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The Scandinavian countries could help Mongolia address its chronic water security issues, but the impetus will need to come from Ulaanbaatar.
April 26, 2023
How to Fix Mongolia’s Mining Industry
By Bolormaa Purevjav
Stakeholders’ engagement is key in ensuring mining benefits Mongolian communities and society.
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