South Kalimantan on the island of Borneo has declared a state of emergency as tens of thousands of people are displaced by torrential flooding. The Indonesian archipelago has continued to suffer from the impacts of rising global temperatures, with its cities and coastal areas hit by regular flooding and rising sea levels, so much …
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”The unthinkable events of 2020 pushed many of us to reflect and reexamine our relationship with nature as it becomes even clearer that the loss and degradation of biodiversity undermines the web of life and increases the risk of disease spillover from wildlife to people. In 2021, it is time that we shift our next …
“The data shows that incentives to increase investment to be more environmentally friendly include local labor quality, favorable business environment, desire to join global supply chains, and tackling the problem of rising business costs due to climate change.” The Asia Foundation Vietnam is one of the most affected countries by climate change. Due to this …
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Effects of Climate Change in ASEAN “Covid-19 is highlighting the importance of risk and resilience to lives and livelihoods, and as the world focuses on recovery, it is important to not lose sight of the role that climate plays.” Business Times The ASEAN region is likely to be affected more severely by climate change than …
As we start this year anew, here are some ways that you can contribute to reducing the amount of plastic pollution that reaches our oceans. Recycled and reusable items are becoming more accessible and affordable, and we also urge you to search for what plastic collection services are available in your local area. Please …
As of 2019, there are more than 8,000 waste banks in Indonesia that help to reduce the amount of plastic leakage to the ocean. They offer a model for Indonesia- and the ASEAN region- to scale up as part of community based solutions to tackle plastic waste pollution. SoutheastAsiaGlobe ASEAN nations including Indonesia, the Philippines, …
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“Covid-19 is often described as a sudden shock. In fact, some say it was a known risk that policymakers chose to ignore. The last thing the world needs is to allow other well-known threats to remain unaddressed. And, when it comes to plastic waste, the warning bells have been ringing loud and clear for years.” Eco-business Plastics have been widely used during …
Plastic pollution is a massive problem in our oceans, with ocean plastic set to outnumber fish by 2050. The Philippines is the 3rd highest plastic polluter into the ocean in the world, mostly due to garbage collection vehicles unloading trash before the dump to fit more in, and the use of open dump sites. This is …
“The problem of marine plastic pollution is closely linked to the surge in plastic production and use. The worldwide total volume of plastic production has reached 8.3 billion metric tons.” The Asia Times
