Will the climate summit in Glasgow lead to anything substantial?
The political will to tackle the climate challenge - which would entail a global redistribution of resources — remains elusive.
Sustainability
Asia suffers hottest year on record in 2020: UN
Asia’s warmest year on record saw the mean temperature 1.39 degrees Celsius above the 1981-2010 average
World set to shatter 1.5C goal: UN
The world’s nations are planning to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas that will bust global warming targets, the UN said.
Early cold snap grips South Korea
Seoul records 1st ice of year with the lowest temperature for mid-October since 1957
Asia rises to new destination for ESG investing
The region is projected to emerge as a destination for sustainability-driven investment.
Is Asia-Pacific ready for rapid aging mega-trend?
In 2050, one in four people will be over the age of 60; three times the number of older persons in 2010.
The way to environmental degradation
The decision to extract sand, stones and soil for export to reduce the deficit is unwise.
Indonesia’s climate foresight hits home
Despite commitments made, will Indonesia soon be ready to phase out coal-fired power generation.