Environment

Facing bureaucratic hurdles and questionable profits, some major Japanese companies are withdrawing from their hydrogen partnerships in Australia.

Better airshed management can tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution.

The annual Conference of the Parties offers nations and funders to make splashy climate announcements. Translating these into concrete action is another matter.

Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices into the tourism experience.

To this day, Union Carbide has failed to name any of the chemicals and reaction products that leaked along with MIC on that fateful night.

From climate change to security cooperation, the decisive election victory of former President Donald Trump will have important consequences for Pacific Island nations. 

Rising sea levels and groundwater rise are climate vulnerabilities faced by coastal towns worldwide, including Gwadar. But a more critical concern is Gwadar’s geography.

A decision won’t be made until June 2025, but Australia shouldn’t wait to take action.

Differing national priorities and objectives have always been a roadblock in developing a unified approach in the world’s fight against climate change. 

2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.

There is concern in the region that much of the climate finance being extended is in the form of loans that could get them debt-trapped.

Although Central Asia has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the path to a “green transition” remains fraught with obstacles.