Tianchainan will serve as executive director of the watchdog, bringing with him 25 years of experience in environmental and human rights advocacy.

Japan stands at a pivotal moment in its climate journey, with bold commitments to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. DeCarbon Tokyo 2025 brings together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and ...

This is one of the key findings from the latest “ State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World ” (SOFI) report, an annual assessment produced jointly by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ...

Bangladesh's drive to phase out clay bricks may clean the air but offers little help to vulnerable seasonal workers.

Singapore’s textile recycling rate was 3.4 per cent last year – but all the waste is exported, with a bulk going into the secondhand market. The only way to ensure proper processing is to build local ...

Home to several endemic species like the endangered Philippine pangolin, the province of Palawan has faced threats to its biodiversity for decades from illegal wildlife trafficking to deforestation.

Asean energy ministers will be deciding on the Asean Power Grid roadmap when they next meet in Kuala Lumpur in October, said Malaysia deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof, speaking on the sidelines of ...

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) lifts suspension of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) harms remedy process. Activist say the move is premature, flouts FSC's policies and could ultimately enable greenwashing on ...

Industry experts call out Singapore's 2030 waste target as 'unrealistic' as its domestic recycling rate dips to new low.

Coordination and collaboration between Asean member states, from strategic investments into sustainable infrastructure to climate adaptation, are urgently required to overcome geopolitical divisions ...

To facilitate the shift to low-carbon economies, developing nations must have reliable access to international markets. But regulations such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are impeding ...

As the Asia-Pacific region cements its position as a global data centre powerhouse, there is a growing focus on ensuring sustainable growth. With rising emissions and growing regulatory scrutiny, ...