Ecology & Social Justice

Despite warnings that Typhoon Yagi would be a superstorm, its aftermath left devastation beyond what Vietnam could have imagined, offering a costly lesson in responding to natural disasters.

Thirty Indigenous women and youth representatives from nine countries across Asia gathered at the Regional Conference on a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition held from September 20- 22, 2024. 

Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day with a historic ceremony in Nusantara, the new capital. Outgoing President Jokowi and incoming President Prabowo both took part in the event, symbolizing the shift to a new era. Despite the celebration, the move to Nusantara has sparked mixed reactions and debates.

Indonesian Tempe Movement (ITM), an organization founded by a three-generation food scientists in Indonesia, has rediscovered the centuries old traditional food – Tempe – and explored the use of different types of leaves in wrapping it. Although modernity has swept across all aspects of life, including food consumptions, many regions in Indonesia still face significant challenges related to malnutrition particularly growth stunting due to economic and natural factors. 

Indonesia's vast tropical peatlands are crucial for global climate mitigation but are highly vulnerable to disturbance, leading to severe environmental and socio-economic impacts. This article explores how integrating local knowledge with scientific research through participatory decision-making can enhance peatland governance, addressing both climate challenges and the needs of communities reliant on these critical ecosystems.

With the changing geopolitical landscape, the Indo-Pacific Region is already beset with ongoing territorial disputes, security concerns, and democratic challenges. Southeast Asia, or ASEAN, is positioned at the heart of the Indo-Pacific.This article focuses on the role of state leadership and the non-state actors in forging a balanced and inclusive regional order as well as a more equitable and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

Thailand’s indigenous peoples continue to fight for justice and recognition to their longstanding homelands, despite encroachment from the state. But how far can these roads take them and what is the price of fighting for their home?

While progress is continuing within the framework of the UNFCCC processes, complementary initiatives are also occurring outside of it. In the Philippines, the recent CLIMA Act is a world-first proposed bill targeting business accountability and upholding human rights, and there is also growing international collaboration and actions at national and sub-national levels.

At its second meeting, the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) in Songdo will decide on crucial procedures to operationalize the fund swiftly. Key decisions will shape the fund’s future, impacting how quickly it can deliver aid to those affected by climate impacts.