News
Initiative
April 30, 2026
Indonesia escalates ‘war on waste’ with criminal probe into Jakarta landfill disaster
President Prabowo Subianto announced a “war on waste” amid revived plans to build incinerators capable of turning millions of tons of household waste into electricity.
April 21, 2026Data center water use to double by 2030: Whose water is AI drinking in India?
AI has epoch-making potential, but its data centres are being built on the thirst of those who already have the least, academics argue.
April 16, 2026Indonesia braces for possible ‘Godzilla El Niño’ as fire season escalates early
The 2026 fire season in Indonesia is already showing early signs of escalation, as burned areas reached 32,637 hectares by February, 20 times higher than the same period in 2025.
April 14, 2026Repeated failures expose gaps in Indonesia’s nickel waste management
Indonesia’s booming nickel industry generates massive volumes of toxic waste, with dry stack or “filtered” tailings promoted as safer than the typical wet sludge, but often poorly implemented.
April 09, 2026Singapore launches C3T council to align businesses on climate resilience, low-carbon transition
Singapore's new C3T council, co-launched by NCCS and SBF, helps businesses tackle climate disclosure, green procurement, and sustainable financing—framing early low-carbon action as a competitive edge, not just compliance.
April 01, 2026Foxconn integrates nature-based solutions into supply chain with Vietnam mangrove project
Foxconn launched its first overseas NbS project in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, targeting measurable carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes through a three-year mangrove restoration roadmap. Read the full report on RECCESSARY.
March 30, 2026APAC data centers adopt first regional sustainability baseline for energy, water use
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA) launched the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord (SDIA), establishing the first industry-wide sustainability baseline for the region's data center sector.
March 30, 2026Waste colonialism is alive in Southeast Asia
With a global plastics treaty still out of reach, experts say the region’s piecemeal bans on waste imports move the target without stemming the flow.
March 17, 2026Thai data center boom sparks fears of water shortage, air pollution
Thailand is experiencing a rapid data center boom, with more than 70 projects planned or underway. Critics say the sector is expanding with little transparency or community consultation, leaving locals uncertain about environmental safeguards.
March 06, 2026Iran war: As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint
Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope.