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📢 Our latest E-Paper ☕ "A 2030 Roadmap for Climate Adaptation in the Coffee Bean Belt of Southeast Asia" by Dr. Warathida Chaiyapa

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World Failing on Sustainable Development Goals

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An independent group of scientists appointed by the UN warns: The world is not on track to achieve any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

By Imme Scholz, Cameron Allen and Shirin Malekpour

Fightback Sea Abrasion: Adapting to Climate Change in Central Java

Fightback Sea Abrasion: Adapting to Climate Change in Central Java - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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If the government is willing to build dikes here, I can plan mangroves and make them grow well again. The mangroves will live again.

- Pasijah

Recent Articles

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam – Hopes for the “Nine Dragons River” with Le Dinh Tuyen

At the end of the day, the Mekong River is our life, it's our love for our children, and their bright futures.

Le Dinh Tuyen, Vietnam

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam – Hopes for the “Nine Dragons River” with Le Dinh Tuyen - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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The Maharlika Investment Fund: Boon or Bane?

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines immediately signed into law the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill on July 18, 2023.

By Segundo J. E. Romero, Jr.

From Rhetoric to Reality: Unraveling the Just Energy Transition ‘Partnerships’ in ASEAN Countries

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As Indonesia and Vietnam start on their respective JET-P journeys, funding is pivotal in determining the nature of ‘partnership’ in just energy transition. Can they clear the path away from debt and fossil fuel-laden projects to navigate the way transparently with the IPG towards clearer benefits for all and respect for human rights?

By Andri Prasetiyo

Rethinking ACMECS amidst Changing Regionalism in Southeast Asia

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The Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) was revived in 2018 in part to provide its members with an alternative source of funding to enhance connectivity in mainland Southeast Asia. Within an area congested with multilateral frameworks, overlapping agendas and an abundance of funding, ACMECS faces formidable challenges ahead to stay relevant.

By Chanintira na Thalang and Attakrit Patchimnan

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Air Pollution in Thailand: The Right to Breathe Clean Air with Weenarin Lulitanonda

Air Pollution in Thailand: The Right to Breathe Clean Air with Weenarin Lulitanonda - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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Call for Expression of Interest – Graphic Designers and Illustrators

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Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) is setting up a roster of professional graphic designers and illustrators who may be involved in its projects, publications and activities in the region under a year-long framework agreement. The graphic designers will work closely together with the research manager and the program coordinators at hbs Southeast Asia in Bangkok. There are two rounds of applications, please submit your application by September 11 to be added to the roster this year and submit an offer by January 5 for consideration for the whole year of 2024.

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Recent Publications

Debt Relief by Multilateral Lenders

E-Paper

As the sovereign debt crisis in the Global South continues to unfold, the lack of involvement of multilateral development banks (MDBs) in debt relief efforts has become a contentious issue among major creditors. This report aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over debt relief negotiations and MDBs and makes policy recommendations how to include MDBs better in debt relief.

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A 2030 Roadmap for Climate Adaptation in the Coffee Bean Belt of Southeast Asia

E-Paper

This paper sets the stage for Southeast Asian coffee stakeholders, advocating a shared roadmap for 2030. With climate challenges served on every cup, this roadmap could be the blend that safeguards economies, cultivators, and the future of the coffee industry.

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Reproductive Justice

Self-determined decisions about one's own body and family planning are often influenced by laws and prevailing norms that act like barriers. This publication is an attempt to make hidden injustice visible and to fought against it. So that reproductive justice can become a reality for all.

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Unpacking the JET-P Pathway

On 6 and 9 February 2023, hbs Southeast Asia Regional Office and the Global Renewables Congress organized an Insight Roundtable on Just Energy Transition – Partnerships (JET-Ps). They brought together NGOs and policymakers to facilitate discussions on the potential, challenges, opportunities, and unanswered questions related to energy transition partnerships, to explore what investments and partnerships on just energy transition could or should mean for the Southeast Asian region.

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