by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 14, 2023 | ASEAN, Environment, Southeast Asia
Countries across Asia have been hit by another round of extreme heat that has set seasonal temperature records throughout the region. After heat waves struck large parts of the continent in April, temperatures spiked again late last month, normally the start of the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 4, 2023 | Food & Drinks, Environment, Thailand, Travel
On the tourist island Phuket, the problem of food waste is an increasingly critical issue. To reduce that waste, the Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is working with hotels in Phuket to initiate a food waste composting system, which is in line with the BCG...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia, Visions
According to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and its report “The Race to Zero: Accelerating Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific,” the need to enhance climate action is apparent in Asia and the Pacific. Over the past...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 7, 2023 | Vietnam, Environment, News
Hoi Xuan Commune in Thanh Hoa Province recorded temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday afternoon. This is the highest ever in Vietnam, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting confirms. The temperature exceeds the record of 43.3 degrees Celsius...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 30, 2023 | Asia, Environment, Southeast Asia
Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2023 provides an analysis of progress on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets in the region. The report shows national achievements and effective policies to accelerate progress. The region’s overall...
