International Women’s Day: The diverse meanings of “work from home” for women in Asia Published: 7 March 2022 Increase in domestic violence, lay-offs, care responsibilities, restrictions on domestic and international movement, economic insecurities, psychological burdens - these are just a few of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in Asia in the last two years. The gendered nature of COVID-19 impacts is obvious and has sparked large feminist responses in the region.
Digital Life under Covid-19 and beyond: A video on impact resource bridging platform Dream Impact Published: 16 August 2021 Video Series The pandemic accelerated and changed many social impact communities across the globe. Social impact encompasses the impact everyone of us creates, whether positive or negative - all these activities create an impact on the environment and people as well as the world around us...
Digital Life under Covid-19 and beyond: a video on innovators in Sustainability and Social Impact Published: 14 May 2021 Video Series This article takes a closer look at examples of Sustainability and Social Impact entrepreneurs and startups in Asia which have accelerated their business or had a market launch or even expansion because of Covid-19. By Kristina Ernst
Digital Life under Covid-19 and beyond: A Video on Asian Innovators in EdTech Published: 15 March 2021 Video Series This article takes a closer look at some examples of EdTech entrepreneurs and startups in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific which have accelerated their business because of Covid-19, as well as academics who have been studying the digitization of education and its impacts. By Kristina Ernst
South Korea’s Green New Deal has failed to create green jobs Published: 21 December 2020 Commentary The creation of “green jobs” has been a key focus of South Korea’s current Green New Deal policy. However, the government has made little progress in accomplishing its stated goals and ambitions, including offering decent compensation to young workers and career seekers. This article explores why this is the case. By LEE Taedong
Energy transition in East Asia fails to meet carbon neutral pledges Published: 21 December 2020 Commentary Both Japan and South Korea have announced that they would become carbon neutral by 2050. However, neither country has a clear roadmap or specific policies to attain this target. And, in fact, both governments are pursuing policies that are inconsistent with their pledges. By ASUKA Jusen
Digital Life under Covid-19 and beyond: A Video on Innovators in TravelTech Published: 15 December 2020 Video Series This article takes a closer look at some examples of TravelTech startups in Asia-Pacific and North America that have accelerated their business or had a market launch or even expansion because of Covid-19. By Kristina Ernst
How Can the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Be More Relevant in Northeast Asia? Published: 10 December 2020 Commentary 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution on Women, Peace and Security. What still needs to evolve in countries in Northeast Asia to realise the resolution’s goals? By Kozue Akibayashi
Digital Life under Covid-19 and beyond: A Video on Asian Innovators in HealthTech Published: 2 December 2020 Video Series We take a closer look at some examples of HealthTech companies and startups in the Asia Pacific region who have addressed the Covid-19 pandemic with their solutions. By Kristina Ernst
On the Anti-Austerity Green New Deal Published: 30 November 2020 E-paper In response to the climate crisis and the growing inequality and poverty due to neoliberalism, a series of anti-austerity Green New Deal (GND) proposals have been presented in Europe and the United States since 2018. pdf