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How environmental change is shaping Southeast Asia.
By Ashley Yeong • yesterday
Flooding occurs annually in the Sabah region of Malaysia, but the destruction and loss caused by the natural events have been magnified by construction and development projects
By Sam Reeves and Lucie Godeau • Oct 12, 2021
The collapse of a $1-billion deal to curb Indonesian deforestation has highlighted the pitfalls of a UN-backed global initiative, REDD+, which some brought up its ineffectiveness and disregard for indigenous rights
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 01, 2021
Seven people were killed in a landslide triggered by torrential storms on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, continuing rainfall could cause further ground movement
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 30, 2021
No stranger to floods, Thai residents in 31 provinces are devastated by massive flooding after tropical storm Dianmu hit
Rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Central Sulawesi have failed to restore homes, livelihoods and even some basic services to many survivors three years after the massive natural calamity
By Abdul Haris • Sep 29, 2021
Ksor Hbo Khap was laughed at when she stood up in Vietnam’s National Assembly and suggested the need for a solar panel recycling plan. But waste created by the solar power industry is no joke in Southeast Asia
By Giap Nguyen • Sep 27, 2021
As the world’s top nuclear agency backs an innovative virus detection application, Indonesia is positioned to lead the use of atomic science to fight the pandemic
By Reski Kurnia Ilahi • Sep 20, 2021
A ski theme park developer wants to take advantage of the pristine nature and chilly weather of Cameron Highlands, but rapid deforestation and poor planning undermine its potential as a nature tourism powerhouse
By Ashley Yeong • Sep 17, 2021
Indonesian court ordered President Joko Widodo to clean up Jakarta's notorious air pollution, calling negligence over protecting citizens
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 16, 2021
The promise of a modern light rail network could offer a better way to improve Phnom Penh’s underused public transport. But first the city needs to change its approach to public transit.
By Ses Aronsakda • Sep 15, 2021
With the delta variant going rampant, dozens of critically endangered orangutans in Malaysia have been tested for the coronavirus, with vets in protective suits undertaking the tricky task of giving the apes nasal swabs
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 13, 2021
As more countries set lower carbon emissions goals, Cambodia should follow its neighbouring countries away from fossil fuels, or risk losing business opportunities
By Peter Ford • Sep 10, 2021