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US Ambassador to Fiji Steve McGann speaking in Washington on Oct. 5, 2010. (Asia Society Washington Center)

US Ambassador to Fiji Discusses Pacific Threats, Opportunities

Speaking in DC, Steve McGann underscores the need for secure relations with the Pacific Island region. more
Dr. Andrew Light, left, discussed climate change policy with Bittu Sahgal.

Incentives and Sanctions Are Key to Climate Progress: Light

The U.S. has done more in the last year to combat global warming than it did in the previous two decades, according to a Center For American Progress climate expert. more
Participants at the 2010 Williamsburg Conference learn about rice planting.

The Williamsburg Conference 2010

May 20-23, 2010 Los Banos, Laguna, The Philippines. more

Pacific Cities Sustainability Initiative (PCSI)

In a new partnership, Pacific Rim cities take the lead in promoting (and practicing) sustainable development. more
David Breashears offers side-by-side comparisons documenting the loss of ice on the Himalayan glacier at Asia Society New York on July 14, 2010. (3 min., 13 sec.)

The Vanishing Himalayan Glaciers

David Breashears, Bill McKibben, and other experts discuss the alarming loss of ice on the Himalayan glaciers. more
Speaking in Houston on July 12, 2010 Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasizes China's new, central role in world affairs. (5 min., 47 sec.)(Photo: Marc Nathan Photographers, Inc.)

From Singapore, an Optimistic Forecast

Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong predicts growth, champions China's growing role in the global arena. more
Mount Everest and the Main Rongbuk Glacier, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. David Breashears, 2007. Image courtesy of the artist

Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Greater Himalaya

July 13 - August 15, 2010 more
Keith Bradsher, winner of the 2010 Osborn Elliott Prize, speaking at the Asia Society in New York on June 1, 2010. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Is China Going Green?

2010 Osborn Elliott Prize winner Keith Bradsher discusses China's road to renewable energy. more
Excerpt: Henk-Jan Brinkman of the World Food Programme, on how even the "small shocks" of the food and financial crisis can adversely affect children's health. (2 min., 49 sec.)

Climate Change and Food Security: Irreversible Destiny?

Experts discuss the impact of climate change on food security, and what can be done. more