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The Economics of COP 26: How to Mobilize the Trillion Dollars to Meet the Net Zero Targets?
30 November 2021
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): The COP 26 has come and …
Catching up with the increasing plastic waste: Voluntary initiatives alone are no longer enough
29 November 2021
By Hendro Putra Johannes, Research Associate, and Ayako Mizuno, Programme Manager ,Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): As a result of rapid …
Can Glasgow COP 26 Save the Planet? Transforming Climate Fatigue into People Centric Climate Actions
04 November 2021
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): The 26th Session of the Conference …
President of ERIA Participates in the 17th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers Meeting
22 October 2021
Jakarta, 22 October 2021: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, the President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), presented at the 17th ASEAN …
‘How Private Companies in Indonesia Combat Marine Plastic Debris’: Private Sector Plays Fundamental Role to Utilising Plastic Waste
21 September 2021
Jakarta, 21 September 2021: Private sector plays a fundamental role in enhancing plastic waste management by providing funding for investment and green jobs, said an …
The Role of Policies in Supporting the Private Sector in Combatting Marine Plastic Debris
17 June 2021
Jakarta, 17 June 2021: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and ASEAN Secretariat co-hosted a public forum to discuss how policies can support …
IGES and ERIA Sign MoU to Strengthen Policy Research for Circular Economy and Prevention of Marine Plastic Pollution in ASEAN+3 Countries
07 January 2021
Jakarta, 7 January 2021: The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) signed a Memorandum …
President of ERIA participated in the 29th Clean Coal Day in Japan 2020 International Symposium
02 October 2020
Jakarta, 8-10 September 2020: Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) delivered a keynote speech titled “The …
ERIA Presents Video on Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris
22 April 2020
Jakarta, 22 April 2020: In honour of Earth Day 2020, ERIA presents a 3-minute primer on marine plastic debris in ASEAN+3 countries. The video also …
Action plan mooted to ensure Temburong stays 'green'
29 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 29 October 2019. ERIA was featured. Temburong is a special district in Brunei Darussalam, known …
Sea change: Japanese leads on marine plastic litter
26 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in East Asia Forum on 26 October 2019. ERIA's Senior Economist, Dr Michikazu Kojima and Mr Fusanori Iwasaki are …
ERIA Participates in the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment in CambodiaÂ
09 October 2019
Siem Reap, 9 October 2019: The 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and Related Meetings were held in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia from …
Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2019 Digelar November
18 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Gatra on 18 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue …
Percepatan Penggunaan Mobil Listrik Harus Diimbangi dengan Penurunan Pemakaian Batu Bara
18 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Akurat.co on 18 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Pakar ekonomi energy, …
Financial Support is Needed to Overcome the Regional Waste Management Issues in Indonesia and Other Asian Countries
18 September 2019
Jakarta, 18 September 2019: Experts in waste management issues, private sector, and policymakers attended a seminar on ‘Regional Waste Management in Indonesia and Other Asian …
Circular economy for plastics: What is at stake for ASEAN?
13 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 13 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. The …
A way out of region’s plastic mess
13 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Myanmar Times on 13 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. The 34th …
Kualitas Udara Jakarta Membaik
11 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 11 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Pada hari kedua pelaksanaan …
Can electric vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
08 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 8 August 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto is the author. …
Tackling marine plastic pollution together
01 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 1 August 2019. Dr Michikazu Kojima and Fusanori Iwasaki are the authors. Marine plastic …
EPA Administrator Concludes Engagements at G20 Environmental Ministers Meeting
17 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s official website on 17 June 2019. ERIA’s participation in G20 Ministerial Meeting on …
ERIA Takes Part in G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth
17 June 2019
Karuizawa, 15-16 June 2019: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), headed by the President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, participated …
ERIA Meets with Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister during the G20 Ministerial Meeting
15 June 2019
Note: These article were originally published in various local media on 15-16 June 2019. A delegation from ERIA met with the Minister of Environment …
Hydrogen may be key to ASEAN's green future
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 14 May 2019. Dr Yanfei Li, ERIA Energy Economist, is the author. The Association of …
Creating the virtuous circle
15 October 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Bangkok Post on 15 October 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, was featured. While a growing …
Hydrogen on the rise as clean fuel
28 September 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The China Daily Europe Edition and The China Daily Africa Edition on 28 September 2018. ERIA's …
Saving the Planet and Making Profit: A Nexus Governance Approach for ASEAN
28 June 2018
ASEAN has put together an ambitious sustainable development agenda with its 2025 community vision. It has also played an important role in shaping the United …
President of ERIA Pays Courtesy Visit to Minister of the Environment of Japan
27 June 2018
Tokyo, 25 June 2018: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Professor Hidetoshi Nishimura, paid a courtesy visit to H. …
China's scrap plastic ban saddles neighbors with piles of problems
26 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 26 June 2018. ERIA's Senior Economist, Michikazu Kojima, was featured. HONG KONG/BANGKOK -- The …
How to save the planet while making a profit
07 June 2018
Note: This article was originally published in The Nation on 7 June 2018. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. Asean has put …
Article - Workshop on "ACD Energy Action Plan" Towards Global Energy Challenges
04 November 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Asia Cooperation Dialogue on 04 November 2017. ERIA was mentioned. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted …
Article - Brunei urged to reduce energy consumption by investing in green buildings
27 October 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Scoop on 27 October 2017. ERIA's Senior Advisor to the President on Energy Affairs, Shigeru Kimura, was …
President of ERIA Attends the 18th ASEAN plus 3 Ministers of Environment Meeting
13 October 2017
On 13 September 2017 an ERIA delegation participated in the 18th ASEAN plus 3 Ministers of Environment Meeting held in Brunei Darussalam. Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, …
Article - Oil and gas environmental footprint in Southeast Asia
28 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The ASEAN Post on 28 September 2017. ERIA's economist, Dr Phoumin, was mentioned. The Sidoarjo regency in …
Article - Hogsback on coal's Asian low emissions future
15 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Australia Mining Monthly on 15 September 2017. ERIA's economist, Dr Phoumin, was quoted. While the Australian energy …
Article - Japan announces new initiative with Asean on environment
14 September 2017
Note: This article was originally published in The Borneo Bulletin on 14 September 2017. ERIA was mentioned. ITO Tadahiko, Japan’s State Minister of Environment in …
First Ever World Circular Economy Forum Held in Helsinki
21 June 2017
The first ever World Circular Economy Forum delivered hopeful and positive messages on the global move to build circular and sustainable economies, said Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, …
President of ERIA Delivers Keynote Lecture at the 6th International Conference on SSE
09 December 2016
The sixth International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2016) under the theme of 'Energy Climate Change: Innovating for a Sustainable Future' was held …
