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Environment
COP29: India’s Position Highlights the Deep Schisms in Climate Action
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Differing national priorities and objectives have always been a roadblock in developing a unified approach in the world’s fight against climate change.
COP29 Outcomes and South Asian Concerns
By Saqlain Rizve
There is concern in the region that much of the climate finance being extended is in the form of loans that could get them debt-trapped.
Central Asia’s Green Transition Goals Highlighted at COP29
By Nigel Li
Although Central Asia has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the path to a “green transition” remains fraught with obstacles.
Global Plastic Treaty Talks Offer Final Hope to Protect Pacific Island Oceans
By Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas
“Plastic pollution is fueling the climate crisis that poses an existential threat to our people.”
Cambodian Authorities Arrest Environmentalists For Investigating Illegal Logging
By Sebastian Strangio
The group included Ouch Leng, who has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for his undercover investigations.
Why South Korea’s Leadership Is Critical for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty
By Doun Moon
South Korea, despite its key position as the host nation of the fifth INC, has maintained an ambiguous stance on reducing plastic production.
India’s Environment-for-Economy Trade-off
By Kingshuk Bhattacharjee and Aryama Ghosh
India's latest move to loosen pollution regulations in the name of cutting red tape has climate activists concerned.
Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology
By Michelle Grattan
The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition.
Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste
By Shannon Brincat
Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?
Asia-Pacific Gen-Zers at COP29
By Sacha Shaw
Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation is attending the U.N. climate change conference to make their voices heard. These are some of their stories.
Vince Beiser on the Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
By Catherine Putz
“The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables is a crucial part of the cure for climate change. But it’s a cure with brutal side effects.”
Solar Power: A New Opportunity for India-Taiwan Ties
By Anushka Saxena and Rakshith Shetty
India and Taiwan have an important opportunity to create a renewable energy partnership that can act as a new alternative to China’s dominance.