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Environment
Securing Uzbekistan’s Water Future
By Elena Gordillo Fuertes
By placing water security at the heart of its development agenda, Uzbekistan can build a resilient, equitable future that aligns economic ambition with environmental responsibility.
Cambodian Police Arrest Journalist Who Reported on Illegal Logging
By Sebastian Strangio
Ouk Mao, 49, faces a raft of criminal charges connected to his reporting on land grabs by well-connected companies in protected areas.
As Pacific Islands Caution Against Seabed Mining, the US Prepares to Trash the Rules
By Camilla Pohle
The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorize mining in international waters – against the authority of a U.N. regulatory body.
Nepal’s Call for Climate Action at Sagarmatha Sambaad
By Ritesh Panthee
Nepal is set to host Sagarmatha Sambaad, also known as the “Everest Dialogue,” from May 16-18.
India’s Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: What Happens Next?
By Ambika Vishwanath
Amid diplomatic escalations and exacerbating climate conditions, how can India prioritize regional stability and safeguard its own interests in the Indus River?
Under the Eternal Blue Sky: How Mongolian Families Are Reimagining Ger Living
By Devor Rodabaugh
A community-based initiative is helping ger district families transition from polluting coal stoves to solar-powered heating.
Now or Never: Australia’s Albanese Must Deliver for Climate Justice
By Pascale Hunt
With a fresh mandate, Albanese’s government will preside over Australia’s last chance to shift from climate laggard to climate leader.
The Challenge to Japan’s Nuclear Restart
By Zhuoran Li
Nuclear power is a key plank in Japan’s national energy vision, but 14 years after the Fukushima meltdown, the restart process hasn't overcome the central problem.
Protecting the Global Climate Agenda in an Era of China-US Competition
By Kevin Zongzhe Li
Climate alignment between Beijing and Washington once catalyzed historic breakthroughs. As their rivalry extends to the energy transition, can global climate diplomacy recover?
50 Years Later, Vietnam’s Environment Still Bears the Scars of War
By Pamela McElwee
Vietnam’s lingering woes signal a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine.
Trading Debt for Conservation in Tonga
By John Augé
Tonga owes over $100 million to China. Debt-for-nature swaps could be a win-win solution to a looming debt crisis.
The Indus Waters Treaty: Colonial Legacies, Cold War Geopolitics, and Climate Challenges
By Atal Ahmadzai
For India, the treaty's suspension offers a chance for renegotiation, while Pakistan faces limited options to uphold its current status.
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