Deforestation in Indonesia
Summary Deforestation is a crucial issue around the world, however, this issue in Indonesia is of particular concern. The deforestation in Indonesia has far-reaching consequences globally and for the region. Read More …
Month: October 2023
From Sachet Economy to Green Leadership: ASEAN’s Battle Against Plastic Pollution
The ASEAN region grapples with severe plastic pollution rooted in its socio-economic problems, the sachet economy. Liviana Zorzi from the World Economic Forum sheds light on the region’s strategies to tackle the plastic pollution generated by such policies, emphasizing the potential of green initiatives.
Indonesian Land Protests Turn Deadly
image by Mongabay Protests in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, have become deadly. On October 7, one villager was killed and others were injured as police and protesters came into conflict. Read More …
Whoosh! Indonesia’s First High-Speed Railway Fast Tracking the Country Towards Economic Growth (or Decline)
Indonesia’s first high-speed railway, appropriately named “Whoosh” (which stands for “Waktu Hemat, Operasi Optimal, Sistem Handal” which translates to “Timesaving, Optimal Operation, Reliable System”) has just been inaugurated last week, Read More …
Beach clean-ups, biking and art bars on a slow tour of Thailand’s Koh Mak island
Article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/beach-biking-bars-tour-of-thailands-koh-mak-island Koh Mak is an island in Thailand that boasts a unique infrastructure – it is entirely owned/operated by locals who go to great lengths to ensure the island’s Read More …
Denver Art Museum Contains Looted Artifacts from Southeast Asia
Early this year, officials from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand accused the Denver Art Museum (DAM) of having stolen artifacts that were looted from temples and historic sites and asked for Read More …
The Expansion of ASEAN’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant
Masdar and PLN NP agree to triple the size of ASEAN’s largest floating solar plant, By Stephen White Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, and its collaborator, PLN Nusantara Read More …
Myanmar and Geopolitics
Myanmar’s generals seized power from Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in February 2021. They have promised to hold new elections and revised election laws. The junta put in place Read More …
ASEAN, USAID, and Climate Change
The articles reflect both ASEAN and USAID’s prudent forecast for growth in the Southeast Asian region–one that is environmentally friendly and acknowledges the region’s vulnerability to climate change. As the Read More …
Decarbonization Dilemma: Indonesia’s Ambitions and Economic Realities
Indonesia find themselves at a crossroads of economic growth and ambitious emission goals.