Each week, we'll share a variety of videos, articles, webcasts, and more from around the web — all curated by Asia Society Texas Center staff to reflect the broad interests and goals of our mission. On Mondays, explore Business and Policy topics through a selection of videos, podcasts, and articles.

Webcast: COVID-19 and Climate Change: The Need for a Green Economic Recovery

ASIA SOCIETY POLICY INSTITUTE, May 26, 2020 — COVID-19 has had an obvious and immediate impact on the level of greenhouse gas emissions, with most estimates forecasting an approximate 10 percent drop globally this year compared to 2019. However, with countries racing to develop and deliver enormous fiscal stimulus measures, there is a risk that a carbon-intensive recovery will wipe out these short-term gains and put the world even further off-track from achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as the science demands. A conversation with the CEO of the European Climate Foundation and architect of the Paris Agreement, Laurence Tubiana, to discuss what COVID-19 means for the global flight against climate change and the prospects and possibilities for a green economic recovery.

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Video: 2020 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

ASIA SOCIETY NEW YORK, May 19, 2020 — Washington Post reporter and 2020 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia winner Gerry Shih discusses his wide-ranging coverage of China, the politicization of journalists in the U.S. and China, and more. Osborn Elliott Prize jury chair and former Washington Post executive editor Marcus Brauchli moderates the conversation.

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Podcast: Movers and Shakers: Parag Khanna — A Post-COVID-19 World

ASIA SOCIETY NEW YORK, May 11, 2020 — Asia Society Hong Kong reconnects with Global Strategist and author Dr. Parag Khanna for a video chat to talk about the potential society-shifting impact of COVID-19 on an international and APAC level. Parag talks about the economy and how the future of technology and travel will be forever changed by this current pandemic.

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Video: Actor Tzi Ma on the Importance of Asian Representation in Popular Culture

ASIA SOCIETY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, May 3, 2020 — Actor Tzi Ma, who starred in films like The Farewell and Tigertail, explains why it's so important to have Asian representation in popular culture. Ma participated in a panel discussion with fellow actors Joan Chen and author Kelly Yang.

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Business and Policy programs are endowed by Huffington Foundation. We give special thanks to Bank of America, Muffet Blake, Anne and Albert Chao, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Nancy Pollok Guinee, United Airlines, and Wells Fargo, Presenting Sponsors of Business and Policy programs; Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, and Leslie and Brad Bucher, Presenting Sponsors of Exhibitions; Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Milton D. Rosenau and Wells Fargo, Presenting Sponsors of Performing Arts and Culture; and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Presenting Sponsor of the Japan Series. General support of programs and exhibitions is provided by The Brown Foundation, Inc., The Hearts Foundation, Inc., Houston Endowment, Inc., the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, McKinsey & Company, Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, Vinson & Elkins LLP, and Mary Lawrence Porter, as well as Friends of Asia Society.

About Asia Society at Home

Though Asia Society is temporarily closed, we are dedicated to continuing our mission of building cross-cultural understanding and uplifting human connectivity. Using digital tools, we bring you content for all ages and conversations that matter, in order to spark curiosity about Asia and to foster empathy.

About Asia Society Texas Center

With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and West. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.