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Southeast Asia in 2023: Economic Resurgence with Climate Change Uncertainty

Southeast Asia’s transformation and navigation through the last few COVID-19-affected years now presents new challenges and opportunities. The region has grown digitally substantially, though political stability is always questionable. Climate change, energy and environmental sustainability present significant issues to address in 2023 and beyond.

By Serina Rahman

Kendeng Is Not for Sale: The Struggle against Cement Industry in Indonesia

My parents asked me to look after the land for my children and grandkids. Since there are no stores that sell land, I will always obey their will.

Sarman, Farmer in Kendeng Mountains, Central Java

Kendeng Is Not for Sale: The Struggle against Cement Industry in Indonesia - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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

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

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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

Recent Articles

Vietnam’s Private Higher Education in the Making

Opinion

Private higher education institutions are serving the excess the quick-growing population. They are responsive and absorbing the strong demand of workforce development. It is widely discussed amongst private higher education institutions that they are still in the water-testing stage and early development amidst the fluctuating laws and regulations. This article is a synopsis of PHEI leaders’ concerns over the development of private higher education in Vietnam.

By Le Quoc Loi

Call for Expression of Interest – Copy Editors for English

Opportunities

Heinrich Böll Stiftung is setting up a roster of professional copy-editors, who may be involved in its projects, publications and activities in the region under a year-long framework agreement. The copy editors will work closely together with the research manager at hbs Southeast Asia in Bangkok.

Mekong River Hydropower Development, Compensation and the Resettlement Legal Framework in Lao PDR: The Case of Luang Prabang Dam

Article

Like two sides to every coin, hydropower development offers benefits and disadvantages. Lao PDR has been constructing many dams, with assorted projects in various stages of completion. But what is the legal framework to ensure proper compensation for affected residents?

By Sypha Chanthavong

Articles by Countries and Topics A-Z

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

This is what you breathe every single minute that you remain alive.

Weenarin Lulitanonda

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Bees in Thailand: Native Honeybees and Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee

Bees in Thailand: Native Honeybees and Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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Please be friendly to the bees and then we will live in harmony with the nature.

Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee

Photo Essays on COVID-19 in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 in Singapore: Technology and Systematic Orderly Approaches

Photo-Essay: Ho Chi Minh City Devastated as Huge Wave of Coronavirus Hits

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Jakarta, Oh Jakarta!

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Snapshots from Metro Manila, the Philippines

COVID-19, Bangkok, and Its People: A Photo Essay by Amphon Chansirisri

Food is the focal point of ecosystem restoration. If we want to tackle climate change, we have to start from food.

- Hans and Wallapa van Willenswaard

Food as a Commons with Hans and Wallapa van Willenswaard - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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Call for Expression of Interest – Translator

Opportunities

Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) is setting up a roster of professional translators (German – English / English – German / Thai – English / English – Thai) who may be involved in its projects, publications and activities in the region under a year-long framework agreement. The translators will work closely together with the research manager at hbs Southeast Asia in Bangkok.

Upcoming Events

February

Online workshop Friday, 24. February 2023 – Sunday, 26. February 2023 in

Bangkok

Open Call: Grants for writing workshop by Mekong Commons

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Podcasts Around Southeast Asia and Beyond

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Publications

Recent Publications

Loss and Damage: Perspectives from Southeast Asia

Policy Brief

According to the Global Climate Risk Index, among the top ten countries at risk to climate-related extreme weather events, three (3) countries are from Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand). As these climate hazards increase in intensity, outweighing the ability of vulnerable groups and communities to adapt, losses and damages will also increase.

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Stories of Feminist Mobilisation:

Under the banner “For Feminist Mobilisation”, the Global Feminist Pitch 2022 wanted to give attention to feminist movements that do not get the deserved space in the public discourse. Twelve feminists from Brazil, Syria, Jamaica, Belarus, Venezuela, Kenya, Romania, the Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, and Hungary had the opportunity write about the feminist mobilisation in their respective regions in a format of their choice. The result is “Stories of Feminist Mobilisation”.

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Climate Change under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency 2022: Overview, Challenges and Ways Forward

This paper addresses the extent to which the G20 pays serious attention to the issue of climate change under Indonesia’s presidency. It provides an overview of the priority agenda related to climate change and debatable issues during the negotiation process. This paper then highlights multifaceted challenges to build consensus on climate actions in the G20 and commendable deliverables as outcomes of the G20 in 2022. Recommendations are proposed at the end of the paper.

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Feminist Development Policy: Knowledge as Power

In this briefing, we will be looking at the topic of knowledge as power. There are four aspects of knowledge as power that we believe need to be addressed to achieve more Feminist Global Collaboration.

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Southeast Asia in 2023: Economic Resurgence with Climate Change Uncertainty

Kendeng Is Not for Sale: The Struggle against Cement Industry in Indonesia - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

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

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

Recent Articles

Vietnam’s Private Higher Education in the Making

Call for Expression of Interest – Copy Editors for English

Mekong River Hydropower Development, Compensation and the Resettlement Legal Framework in Lao PDR: The Case of Luang Prabang Dam

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

Urban Groundwater as Commons

Clearing the Air: Asia’s Fight against Air Pollution

Crisis Averted for Now: Malaysia’s 15th General Election and What Lies Ahead

Bees in Thailand: Native Honeybees and Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

Photo Essays on COVID-19 in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 in Singapore: Technology and Systematic Orderly Approaches

Photo-Essay: Ho Chi Minh City Devastated as Huge Wave of Coronavirus Hits

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Jakarta, Oh Jakarta!

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Snapshots from Metro Manila, the Philippines

COVID-19, Bangkok, and Its People: A Photo Essay by Amphon Chansirisri

Food as a Commons with Hans and Wallapa van Willenswaard - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia

Call for Expression of Interest – Translator

Upcoming Events

Open Call: Grants for writing workshop by Mekong Commons

ASEAN explained in 5 minutes - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Podcasts Around Southeast Asia and Beyond

Recent Publications

Loss and Damage: Perspectives from Southeast Asia

Stories of Feminist Mobilisation:

Climate Change under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency 2022: Overview, Challenges and Ways Forward

Feminist Development Policy: Knowledge as Power

ATLASES

Pesticide Atlas 2022

Meat Atlas 2021

Plastic Atlas Asia Edition

Insect Atlas

Agrifood Atlas – Facts and figures about the corporations that control what we eat

Soil Atlas: Facts and figures about earth, land and fields

Ocean Atlas: Understanding the threats to our marine ecosystems

Coal Atlas: Facts and figures on a fossil fuel