Top water guzzler – showering
November 20, 2016
A third of the average amount of water used by each person each day goes down shower drain.… Read More
Influencing public policies and discourses: Roles of academia
November 16, 2016
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TW Centre
November 16, 2016
A lecture by Prof Asit K. Biswas on why universities have failed so miserably in terms of influencing public discourses and debates as well as in the formulation of public policies. Some of the world’s most talented people are in the academia.… Read More
The death of academic citizenship: Why our universities are failing us
November 16, 2016
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TW Centre
November 16, 2016
Universities are neglecting their duty to engage in public debate on crucial policy issues. They are absorbed in the chase for global rankings that academic excellence is being judged on the basis of publications in high impact journals, rather than on contribution to society.… Read More
Foul odour of failure: Why some Asian countries manage air pollution very well while others fall cripplingly short
November 8, 2016
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TW Centre
November 8, 2016
While global leaders incessantly pontificate about emissions reduction targets, often at summits resembling political theatre more than substantive progress, respiratory complications related to air pollution continue to kill millions, many economically vulnerable and politically underrepresented.… Read More
Going from chasing profits to creating value
November 3, 2016
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TW Centre
November 3, 2016
Businesses declare the value they create through sustainability reports, which are sometimes of limited value. They could go longer on specifics.… Read More
India’s water woes
October 26, 2016
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TW Centre
October 26, 2016
Water is a hot topic in India. The most recent boil-over sparked protests that left two dead and masses of vehicles torched. But this is hardly a new phenomenon.
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Fighting corruption key to improving governance
October 25, 2016
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TW Centre
October 25, 2016
In the less than four years since Xi Jinping became China’s top leader, China has made commendable progress and the country is now established as a global power.… Read More
Improving governance in China
October 24, 2016
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TW Centre
October 24, 2016
The current plenum could be an important milestone for China.… Read More
Businesses and sustainability
October 18, 2016
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TW Centre
October 18, 2016
Is profit still the only social responsibility of business?… Read More
Preparing for drought
October 18, 2016
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TW Centre
October 18, 2016
Singaporeans have yet to embrace water conservation and that needs to change.… Read More