Discussion Topic 1: Environmental challenges

Living is far more comfortable these days thanks to the advancement in our society including technologies and capable resources. ASEAN have recorded a remarkable human and sustainable development progress, lifting millions of lives out of poverty and improving access to education and health. Aside from the challenges post global pandemic

International Project Cooperation (IPC): A regular catch-up meeting

(19:00 Hanoi time, August 04th, 2023) A regular catch-up meeting of the International Project Cooperation (IPC) Board Members has been held online with the participation from many corners of the ASEAN region: Myanmar (Dr. Moe), Indonesia (Mr. Kukuh), Laos (Dr. Hendra) and Vietnam (Mr. Hung). The meeting is to share

MSc. Kukuh Jalu Waskita – SOLEN Associate, IPC Panel

Mr. Kukuh Jalu Waskita is an Indonesian master’s degree student in Environmental Engineering at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. He previously earned a bachelor’s degree in Geoengineering in Indonesia. Mr. Kukuh is a devoted expert with over ten years of expertise in geology, oil, and gas. He is currently a geological

Plastics are everywhere

Atomic Force Microscopy and Nanoplastics

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) offers a potential solution for analyzing nanoplastics without the need for surface metallization. Unlike other microscopies, AFM operates on a different principle. It uses a rigid conductive tip attached to a cantilever (a long beam with a tip located at its apex) that interacts with the

IPC Program: Community Contribution

Video Podcast 5

Screening and Scoping in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

We have heard about the EIA processes that generally include screening, scoping, reporting, approval, and implementation. In this brief, we will focus on the screening and scoping stages of the EIA process. Screening is the first step of the EIA process and it is used to determine whether EIA is