Governance

While the call for consumers to recycle plastic waste is loudly and widely proclaimed by governments and producers, it is only part of the solution to a crisis caused by the proliferation of plastic materials and their ability to endure. What else needs to be done? 

This article series draws on the interviews with advocates and practitioners on plastic issues in Asia, mapping out challenges and solutions towards a plastic-free future.

As countries around the world scramble to contain the deadly coronavirus, detritus from disposable plastic is snowballing in Asia. Experts explain how the pandemic is exacerbating the plastic waste deluge, and what consumers and governments can do to address the situation.

What should a Covid-19 pandemic recovery plan look like for a true recovery? An anti-austerity Green New Deal may be the new solution.

In July 2020, South Korea announced its New Deal, which aimed to propel the country into a green economy. But work is still needed to solidify policies towards a carbon neutral society.

How has COVID-19 impacted civic mobilisation and organising in Southasia?

How border regions can be central to building a post-pandemic Southasia.

On how Pakistani women continue to challenge patriarchal norms

When a pandemic takes grip, even cricket knows when to stop buying its own hype.

Genome editing, especially in its heritable form, has the potential to significantly reshape the human condition. What does it mean to promote the democratic governance of such a technology?