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Whose energy, whose future? Building a just transition from the ground up in the Philippines

Chinito Reel Casicas, Sharnonn Aaire Guinto, Janelle Omo, Christian Jay Marmol, Adonis II Salen, Randy Naing, Coleen Awit, Katherine Dela Cruz, Carl Ryan Villa, Ghillean Pranz Fegidero, Andy Abellar, Allein Loisse Espinoza, Abigail Cainglet, Mark Vincent

In the Philippines, energy is felt long before it is measured.It is felt in the heat trapped inside crowded homes during power outages. In the silence of fishing boats stalled by changing shorelines…

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Bridging voices, shaping futures: The rise of a just energy transition movement in Southeast Asia

Nithi Nesadurai and Mark Vincent Aranas

Before sunrise in a coastal Southeast Asian village, a woman wakes in near darkness. A single bulb glows weakly—when electricity flows at all. She boils water over charcoal, breathing in smoke that…

From Rivers to Regional Halls

From Rivers to Regional Halls: How Oxfam IP3 Brought Local Voices to ASEAN Climate Action

Kaneka Keo, Phetvilay Phommesay, Huyen Do

The climate crisis is not abstract; it is lived daily along rivers, in flood-prone homes, and within communities whose resilience is constantly tested. At the recent ASEAN Civil Society and Partners…

Bridging Science, Policy, and People

Bridging Science, Policy, and People: Human Insights for Transboundary Water Governance

Yasha Mannan, Programme Officer, Oxfam in Bangladesh

This blog is written by Yasha Mannan, Programme Officer, Oxfam in Bangladesh, her work focuses on water cooperation, transboundary issues, social justice and inclusion. Special thanks to Sushmita…

The Invisible Weight of Unpaid Care Work in Timor-Leste

The Invisible Weight of Unpaid Care Work in Timor-Leste

Poe Ei Phyu, Portfolio Manager Gender Justice Program, Oxfam in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, women carry a heavy and often invisible burden. Every day, they take on essential responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning, raising children, and caring for the sick, elderly, and…

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International Women’s Day: The stride beyond the optics and markets

As March unfolds, the world is adorned with vibrant reminders of International Women's Day (IWD). From towering LED displays to captivating commercials and lively events, the atmosphere is imbued…

COP29 Betrays Asia: Why it's a Climate Pact Without Justice

Even before the ‘Baku Climate Unity Pact’ was finalised in Azerbaijan, the dialogues at COP29 carried an air of betrayal.Now, with the ink barely dry, its impact already weighs heavily on Asia’s most…

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Want an economy that works for women? Keep care services public – and fund them properly

Myrah Nerine, Rachel Noble

In virtually every country around the world, women are giving up paid work or reducing paid hours because of care responsibilities, adding to the gender gap in earnings. In at least four south-east…

Weathering the Storm: How Universal and Adaptive Social Protection Can Fuel Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia

Mariana Antone, Sara Khan

Typhoon Yagi was more than just a storm; it was a catastrophe that shook Southeast Asia to its core. When it made landfall in September, Yagi unleashed fury unseen in decades—crashing through…

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From Salinity to Serenity: 15 Years Fight for Fresh Water and Resilience

Shameul Islam Shovon

It was raining all day long. Sometimes a heavy downpour, sometimes a gentle drizzle. The pond was filled with fresh water and vibrant red-magenta lotus leaves, some lotus buds were eagerly waiting…