ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue
Credit: The pandemic should be viewed as a reset button for an industry that’s notoriously escaped scrutiny, says Mariam Harutyunyan. [Alex Naanou / Flickr]
The global fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. Most have a business model that places profit above the planet. Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the downside of fast fashion and triggering various challenges for the fashion industry.
SDGS AROUND THE GLOBE
ACSDSD interviewed three members of the Strategic Leadership Cohort entrusted with advancing the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity’s (ACB) mission: Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor, Executive Director Mr. Jerome Cayton Barradas, Public Engagement Division Director Ms. Wipada Wunthunyarat, Country Manager for Thailand They shared insights on regional biodiversity governance, cross-sector collaboration, and the urgent need to safeguard […]
SDGS AROUND THE GLOBE
Saleng waste collectors in Thailand—and their counterparts in Indonesia and the Philippines—are unsung heroes of urban sustainability, quietly powering circular economies from the ground up. In Thailand, saleng waste collectors are grassroots recyclers who’ve long been part of the urban landscape. They are often seen pedalling modified tricycles stacked with recyclables. Many Thais grew up […]
SDGS AROUND THE GLOBE
From landfill-bound to livelihood-driven, every garment has a story. Fast-fashion waste continues to surge across Southeast Asia—overflowing landfills, under-used materials and eroding brand trust. For the region, a pivot into smart textiles, rental/resale models and textile-to-textile recycling is a strategic imperative.Under frameworks like the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025, startups are scaling circular-fashion […]