Thailand’s Plastic Waste Conundrum Published: 16 November 2021 Analysis Despite the Thai government’s ban of four more types of single-use plastics in 2022, up to 250,000 tonnes of imported plastic waste from other nations continues to flow into the country annually through the international plastic waste trade. Thailand is trying to stay the course with further efforts to mitigate plastic pollution, but there are still challenges in waste sorting and collection on the ground. By Pratch Rujivanarom
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REDD: The pitfalls of market-compliant forest conservation Published: 28 August 2020 REDD The concept of REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) was introduced into UN climate talks in 2005 with the promise to reduce deforestation as well as the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from forest loss. REDD is now becoming the dominant international forest policy mechanism. By Jutta Kill
Why the Plastic Crisis Matters Published: 6 November 2019 Article The plastic crisis is not just about what ends up in the ocean; it is about whether we are capable of achieving a sustainable existence on this planet. By Lili Fuhr and Froilan Grate
REDD+: A lost decade for international forest conservation Published: 11 January 2019 REDD+ was praised as a tool that could quickly and cheaply reduce emissions. This prediction has not been fulfilled. Instead, global emissions and deforestation are increasing. By Jutta Kill
GDP is too narrow as an indicator of prosperity Published: 21 August 2017 Analysis Do figures on natural capital actually deliver the information that we need for the necessary changes in industry and society?
'You will only treasure what you can measure.' Published: 18 August 2017 Does economic valuation make nature more visible and hence lead to better decisions for nature conservation?
'REDD+ payments make forests more valuable standing than cut.' Published: 18 August 2017 So why does REDD+ not prevent deforestation?
'A mix of policy instruments is important to resolve environmental crises. Regulation will not be abolished just because emissions trading is also being used.' Published: 18 August 2017 Does emissions trading work in a mix of environmental policy instruments?
'Conventional regulatory instruments of nature conservation have failed. It is therefore important to give market-based instruments such as emissions trading a chance.' Published: 18 August 2017 Can market-based instruments replace conventional regulation in nature conservation?
