Topic
Environment
Borderless Haze Threatens Southeast Asia
By Helena Varkkey
Governments, civil society, and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
What’s Inside Northern India’s Winter Smog?
By Vinayak Sinha and Abhishek Mishra
Reassessing agricultural practices, irrigation, handling of crop residue, and prevention of open fires could be a win-win for air quality and quality of life.
An Invisible Killer Hangs in the Air of Asia’s Cities
By Karn Vohra
Air pollution deaths increase by 150,000 in rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian cities.
Why Food Security is a Top Priority for China
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
As the world’s largest food producer and importer, changes in China’s domestic food production and agricultural trade policies may have a significant impact on global trade flows.
Women Bear the Brunt of Asia’s Climate Failures
By Gabriela Fernando and Samanthi Gunawardana
What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia's agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse?
Human Rights and Protecting Cambodia’s Rainforests
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt interviews Suwanna Gauntlett from the environmental group Wildlife Alliance.
China and Europe Can Learn From Each Other’s Energy Transitions
By Anders Hove
When it comes to both energy security and power decarbonization, Europe and China are on different paths but face common imperatives.
Afghanistan Left out of Global Climate Change Conversation
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Afghanistan under the Taliban was once again shunned from the COP28 climate change conference.
Pacific Island Countries Blindsided in Climate Conference
By Sacha Shaw
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), including the Pacific countries, was not present when the final text of the Global Stocktake was passed.
A Disappointed Pacific Watches COP28 Unfold
By Dechlan Brennan
For the island nations of the Pacific, the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change is already a reality.
Nauru and Samoa Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Fierce Debate at COP28
By Sacha Shaw
When it comes to phasing out fossil fuels, the most at-risk countries are taking matters into their own hands rather than waiting on the lagging COP process.
Multiple Climate Reports Warn of Water Conflict in South Asia
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The region is expected to suffer the most significant impacts of changing water availability this century. Yet tight-fisted governments are quibbling at COP28 over climate financing.