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Multiple environmental crises threaten our world, created by unsustainable practices that degrade the land, air and water and induce climate change.

Our Environment Programme aims to identify and analyse key emerging trends in environmental technologies from the perspective of sustainability. We will examine potential remedies and risks of technologies employed to combat climate change, to decrease the use of fossil fuels and promote renewable energy, and to address agricultural production and food security. These include geoengineering, smart technologies in energy, waste and transport, artificial intelligence and automation in agriculture, biotechnologies, and genetic engineering.

The programme will also foster exchanges on nuclear energy, and evaluate regulations, standards and norms in environmental and infrastructure investments.

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Tech, Farming, Biodiversity

Digitalisation, genomics, climate geoengineering: What is the impact of new and emerging technologies on farming and biodiversity? Here are assessments undertaken on the occasion of the Biodiversity Convention COP 2021-22 in Kunming, China.

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Umami United envisions a food-diverse society

Japanese Food-tech Start-ups Create "More than Food"

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As the world faces the dire consequences of climate change, it is essential to reconsider our food choices and the methods used to produce them. The emergence of alternative foods, such as plant-based meat and lab-grown meat, present a futuristic and ethical solution for ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. But how can we adapt our food culture to reflect this significant shift? Japan, the birthplace of the word oishii (good taste), offers inspiration on how to deliciously and sustainably redesign our culinary traditions.
By Akihico Mori
Third Nuclear Power Plant in Taiwan

A charged debate: Taiwan’s nuclear energy conundrum

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In less than five decades, nuclear power in Taiwan went from a much lauded energy source to a nuisance. After the Fukushima incident in 2011, growing concerns about safety led to a shifting of attitudes towards nuclear power. The current Taiwanese administration continues to pursue its policy to phase out nuclear power by 2025 but meets growing challenges. This article explores the history of Taiwan's nuclear power program, the factors that led to its decline, and the security challenges of phasing out nuclear power.
By Kwangyin Liu
An anti-nuclear demonstration held in Busan, South Korea

South Korea's 'unstable' nuclear energy policy: From Lee through Moon to Yoon Governments

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South Korea’s nuclear energy policies have undergone significant changes over recent years, showing an “unstable” character depending on respective governments in power. This article explains the political factors behind these policy changes and the arguments made for and against nuclear energy in Korea; it also explores the competitive relationship between nuclear energy and renewable energy. While nuclear energy is unlikely to be phased out any time soon, the challenge for South Korea remains to create a distributed energy systems that increases local self-sufficiency in electricity supply and introduces distributed renewable energy-friendly markets.
By Soo Jin Kim
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Don't Just Dismiss The Voluntary Carbon Market Because Of Its Imperfections

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The market for carbon offsets is growing exponentially but remains filled with dodgy projects that do little for the environment. Sceptics say it’s time to do away with the voluntary carbon markets altogether and take real action through carbon taxes and emissions caps. But by focusing on the imperfections of carbon offsets, they are dismissing a viable approach to climate action that should be used alongside a broader transition towards lower carbon emissions. Read more to find out why carbon credits shouldn’t be dismissed just yet and how technology is improving the integrity of the carbon market.
By Shihan Fang
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