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ESG investment has the potential to bridge the gap between traditional capitalism and the newer concepts of shared economic and social value and sustainable and inclusive finance. It can also act as a driver for incentivizing the private sector to tackle environmental and social challenges, such as those related to renewable energy, employee training and education, and the gender gap. These benefits can in turn help to boost corporate value and economic growth.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment: Opportunities and Risks for Asia
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2020-06-04)
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have become an important part of global investment decisions. ESG investment encompasses a broad array of measures and is receiving increasingly widespread attention and recognition from policy makers, ...
More Plastic Bags than Fish? East Asia’s New Environmental Threat
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-04-08)
Marine plastic pollution is the new environmental threat facing mankind. This is also afflicting East Asia where six countries are major pollutants. While some in the region have started tackling this new menace, more can be done by all.
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A Study on the Impact of Financing Restrictions on New Coal-Fired Power Plants in the Asian Region
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-07-30)There is substantial pressure on coal-fired power generation worldwide, mainly because of the large amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from burning coal at power plants. One example of such pressure is the so-called coal divestment to restrict ... -
Climate-induced Disasters and Indonesian Politics
(ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute, 2021-07-26)Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands and the fourth most populous nation in the world, has been identified by the World Bank as one of the top 35 countries with the highest risk for natural disasters. Between January and March 1, 2021, ... -
Accelerating Women's Advancement in Stem: Emerging Lessons on Network Strategies and Approaches in Asia
(The Asia Foundation, 2021-06-30)This report highlights an array of networks working to advance women’s participation and leadership in STEM in East Asia and Southeast Asia and examines the successful – and often innovative – strategies these networks are using to achieve their missions, ... -
The Belt and Road Initiative: Vehicle for China's Humanitarian Action?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-06-30)This policy report seeks to enhance the understanding of China’s humanitarian action in relation to the BRI. It evaluates China’s approach to humanitarian aid, analyses the major issues facing related Chinese actors, and explores possible partnerships ... -
The Challenge of Decarbonizing Heavy Industry
(Brookings India, 2021-06-30)Industrial raw materials are key to our modern life. They are the building blocks of many products we use constantly, from buildings and infrastructure to ubiquitous plastic goods. Continuing economic growth, especially in the developing world, will ... -
SDPI Monthly E-Newsletter: June 2021 edition
(Sustainable Development Policy Institute, 2021-06-30)Pakistan is the global host for World Environment Day this year. On June 5th Pakistan hosted WED 2021. SDPI was the key partner with Ministry of Climate Change Pakistan and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the implementation of World ... -
Trade and Environmental Disputes May Persist Despite Promising Leaders’ Summit on Climate
(ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute, 2021-06-23)The recent Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change convened by the Biden Administration signaled the US’ return and major powers’ unwavering commitment to tackling climate change. -
Climate Risk Country Profile: Kyrgyz Republic
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-06-21)The socio-economic context in the Kyrgyz Republic is complex. In terms of GDP per capita (PPP) the Kyrgyz Republic ranks among the poorest countries in the world. This position is reflected in the high national poverty rate of 25.4% but less so in the ... -
RSIS NTS Bulletin June 2021
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-06-15)NTS Bulletin is a monthly periodical that discusses current issues concerning Climate change, Energy, food, water and Health security; Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. -
100 Climate Actions from Cities in Asia and the Pacific
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-06-15)This publication showcases 100 projects and programs of the Asian Development Bank, development partners, governments, and the private sector to support cities across Asia and the Pacific in addressing the challenges of climate change. The climate ...