Insights

Solving the Haze – Political Will Is Not Enough

The random bush fires that occurred in Singapore this month are a small reminder of…

March 26, 20144 min

Media Coverage

Cooperation is key to tackling haze issue

SINGAPORE - To solve the haze problem, countries need to cooperate and not blame each…

February 28, 20142 min

Insights

Tracking Global Deforestation Real-time

Global Forest Watch, an online forest monitoring and alert system, was launched last week by…

February 28, 20143 min

Commentaries

To end the haze problem, both penalties and cooperation are needed

The Singapore Government’s move this week to penalise companies that cause haze is timely, given…

February 21, 20145 min

Media Coverage

Government proposes law to allow action against firms causing haze

SINGAPORE — In a move aimed at sending “a strong signal of deterrence” to errant…

February 20, 20142 min

Insights

The Worst (Haze) is Yet to Come

The severe haze episode that Singapore experienced in June 2013 may not be the worst…

February 14, 20143 min

Commentaries

The haze: What governments must do – and what they can’t

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Environment Ministers meet this week in Jakarta…

September 23, 20136 min

Commentaries

More plantations, more haze to come?

In the wake of record levels of haze, environment ministers from Malaysia and Singapore will…

June 28, 20135 min

Commentaries

Sounding the alarm for collective action

The haze in Singapore is at a historic level, exceeding the worst seen back in…

June 24, 20137 min

Commentaries

Hazy issues cast a pall yet again

The Indonesian economy continues to do well, attracting Singapore investors to look southwards. Yet there…

April 29, 20135 min