PEACE FOR ASIA SWITZERLAND
Pakistan is among the few developing countries with an “on track” status for SDG 13, reflecting progress in climate change mitigation. Initiatives such as the “Clean and Green Pakistan,” “Ten…
During COP28, the urgency of a fair transition from fossil fuels emerged, with a strong emphasis on the critical interconnection between climate change and global security. What happened in Dubai?…
The aviation industry, a crucial driver of global connectivity, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years due to its environmental impact. Among the emerging concerns is the phenomenon of “ghost…
As the global population continues to grow, urbanization accelerates, and traditional agricultural practices face challenges from climate change, the concept of vertical farming has emerged as a promising solution to…
The world’s oceans, covering over 70% of our planet’s surface, are not only a source of awe-inspiring beauty but also a crucial component of global ecosystems. They support an astonishing…
Known as the land of Golden Pagodas, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of the famous tourist spots renowned for its shimmering temples grown from its rich and vibrant…
Environmental racism refers to the injustice observed towards low-income and minority communities who are the most vulnerable and easy targets of health hazards due to residing near landfills and toxic…
Climate change and its consequences have emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. The complex and interconnected nature of climate change extends beyond environmental concerns,…
Climate change has become increasingly recognized as one of the greatest threats to human well-being, with the potential to undermine development gains and exacerbate existing inequalities. Migration, both internal and…
In the 1980s, global warming started to become increasingly prominent in the international public debate. In 1988 there was international agreement for the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP to jointly…
Amid the era of fast fashion, consumers, especially the youth, have developed a new and growing awareness. They are willing to pay a higher price for greener, ethical, and long-lasting…
Notwithstanding their contribution to the overall GDP, Chinese investments in the Balkans are proving to be detrimental in terms of carbon dioxide emissions and their consequent environmental and social impact…
Note: This is the second part of the two-article series on the dangers faced by Tuvalu. It is unfortunate that Asia’s tiny islands are hardly part of global discussions on…
A Global Problem Through a Local Dimension “…there must be a way out. Neither the Maldives nor any small island nation wants to drown. That is for sure. Neither do…