Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Carbon Markets: Prospects for ASEAN
The word “carbon market” may sound curious and new. Many countries see it as a promising mechanism to minimise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Peatland Management
Peatlands are the most extensive freshwater wetland ecosystem in the ASEAN region. They cover an estimated 23 million hectares of land (ASEAN Peatland Forests Project, 2014) and are found in all ASEAN Member States except Singapore.
Interview with Ken O’Flaherty and Jon Lambe
The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which was set to take place in November 2020, has been postponed to November 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this section, COP26 Regional Ambassador to Asia-Pacific and South Asia, Ken O’Flaherty, and the United … Interview with Ken O’Flaherty and Jon Lambe
ASEAN Unveils Roadmap for Resilient and Future Ready Workforce
ASEAN’s vision of developing a resilient, competitive, and future-ready workforce moves a step closer to reality with the crafting of a new roadmap that will guide Member States to the finish line.
Assessing Climate Change Transparency and Transformation Needs for Capacity Building in ASEAN Countries
ASEAN Member States have proactively taken measures to address the issue of climate change at the national and regionals levels.
Climate Change: Building Resilience in the Asean Community
Climate change is inevitable; humanity and its ecosystems have already been impacted by warming of 1°C since pre-industrial times and humanity is on the path towards global warming of 1.5°C, with the expected emergence of unprecedented climatic conditions over the next decade.
The Triple Planetary Crisis
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen talks about the need for urgent action, as the world and the region face multiple environmental threats.
Climate Change is Real: The ASEAN Region is Bearing its Brunt
What does science say about climate change? The global community generally agrees on this definition of climate change by the United Nations: “a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.”
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A Look Back at Southeast Asia’s Traditional Games
Countries in Southeast Asia have a rich tradition of local games, some dating back to as early as the 8th century. These traditional games are shaped by local culture and the environment, incorporating cultural knowledge, values, and skills. Played by children and adults, these games have served as tools for community building and cognitive development.