Participatory Climate Governance: Insights From Indonesia’s Peatlands
by Helena Varkkey
This article explores how integrating local knowledge with scientific research through participatory decision-making can enhance peatland governance, addressing both climate challenges and the needs of communities reliant on these critical ecosystems.
Peatlands and the Climate: This year’s COP29 must build on COP28
by Helena Varkkey | Michelle Miller | Matthew Ashfold
Carbon-rich peat ecosystems hold great potential to mitigate climate change, and help meet Southeast Asian national climate targets. The increased priority and action on peatlands must be continued from COP28 into this November’s COP29.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Haze and Climate Change in Southeast Asia
by Sharon Seah | Helena Varkkey
Transboundary haze has reared its ugly head again, no thanks to peatland burning and the compounding effects of the El Nino phenomenon and climate change. It is high time to break the vicious cycle of haze and climate change.