coronavirus

There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has left an unimaginable impact, from the impact on human lives to the global economic fallout that has affected almost every single sector and industry. But another aspect that the…
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Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the initial coronavirus outbreak, has confirmed the ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, following the central government’s move earlier this year to crack down on the lucrative industry.…
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Millions of farm animals are to be “depopulated” using inhumane methods such as suffocation, drowning and shooting, in spite of widespread hunger during the economic fallout as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This latest meat supply…
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Redress, the Hong Kong-based charity working to reduce waste in the fashion industry, has just announced the 10 finalists of its annual Redress Design Award. Finalists hail from 9 regions globally, and will go on to compete in the world’s…
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In a new report released by global consultancy McKinsey, analysts examined the business case for diversity across all economic sectors. It finds that the profitability remains a robust reason for companies to prioritise diversity, equity…
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By: Jenessa Duncombe People untroubled by climate change are more likely to forgo masks in public. According to a recent poll by the technology company Morning Consult, the decision to wear a mask in the United States correlates with…
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In the biggest ever CEO-led climate advocacy effort backed by the United Nations, 155 multinational companies with a combined market capitalisation of over US$2.4 trillion have signed a joint statement urging world governments to align…
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Southeast Asian agri-food tech accelerator GROW has recently launched a new program focused on boosting Singapore’s food security. Startups across Asia working on climate-resilient, decentralised and sustainable food solutions can now…
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Since the pandemic struck, a slew of stories pointing to what appears to be the positive impact of coronavirus on the environment have been circulating on social media. While it is indeed true that carbon emissions have significantly…
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A new study has revealed that the improvement in air quality in Europe due to the coronavirus lockdown has prevented 11,000 deaths from air pollution in the continent. The study also found fewer cases of asthma and preterm births, and…
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The Silicon Valley food tech famous for its heme-filled “bleeding” plant-based burger patty, Impossible Foods, has just green-lighted an initiative in Singapore to allow distributors and restaurants to sell its plant-based meat to…
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In a new industry report published by nonprofit the Good Food Institute (GFI), experts predict that there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of the alternative protein sector in the post-Covid-19 world. Even amidst the…
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By: Amanda Holpuch Supply chain problems and workplace infection risks mean experts are urging US producers to focus on sustainability. Americans are nearing a future where the nation’s beloved steak dinners, cheeseburgers and…
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It is undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic has decimated the global travel industry. By April, coronavirus travel restrictions on international arrivals were in place for over 90% of the world’s population of more than 7 billion…
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The United Nations’ mid-year update, the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, expects that the coronavirus pandemic will drive more than 34 million people into extreme poverty. Highlighting that the crisis will exacerbate…
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Reports of localised air quality improvements during the coronavirus pandemic have given the false impression that the climate crisis is improving, warned experts from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) his week. The most…
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As various cities return to normal as coronavirus lockdowns begin to ease, long queues and increased foot traffic in stores have been fuelled primarily by “revenge shoppers” who have been deprived for months. The phenomenon is most marked…
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June 2020 Update: The Hong Kong government has approved an HK$5.4 billion (US$697 million) bailout for Ocean Park. Read about how Ocean Park fuels the mainland Chinese demand for Taiji dolphin drive hunting here. After 3 months of…
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Meat plants all over the world are struggling to contain coronavirus outbreaks amongst its employees, shedding light on the nature of the work itself and the wider livestock industry that is fuelling the spread of disease. Critics are…
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Mayors from many of the world’s leading cities have agreed that the world cannot afford to return to the business-as-usual approach after the Covid-19 pandemic. In a newly published “statement of principles” under the global collaborative…
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As the Dutch capital begins to plan for its post-pandemic recovery, it is ditching traditional financial models for a new “doughnut” metric, a system that keeps poverty at bay while ensuring environmental sustainability. In doing so, it…
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