Environmental Challenges Within ASEAN: Contemporary Legal Issues and Future Considerations

Tan, Sarah Yen Ling; Kamaruddin, Hanim

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8043-3_8

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“…The degradation of ecosystems, such as forests, rivers and fertile lands, because of pollution and overuse creates barriers to economic progress and exacerbates poverty, particularly in rural areas (Garg, 2020). In addition, environmental issues such as health problems and food insecurity caused by pollution can have significant impacts on communities and further worsen poverty in areas where it is already difficult to earn a living or receive an education (Abideen et al , 2021; Kopittke et al , 2019; Tan and Kamaruddin, 2019). Significant gaps in legislation and standards are impeding the implementation of these changes and reflect the serious problems posed by plastic trash in Asian waterways (Leal Filho et al , 2022a).…”

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Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia

Sorooshian,

Ahadi,

Zainul Abideen

2024

IJDI

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Purpose This study aims to assess the response of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to cleaner production and environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on identifying the leading countries and research networks driving these efforts. Design/methodology/approach A benchmarking academic journal was chosen, and the journal’s archive was comprehensively examined. To construct the data set, a conventional keyword search technique was applied in February 2023 to filter for ASEAN affiliations. The study used hybrid bibliometric analyses and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to analyze the collected data and address the research purpose. Findings The data analysis revealed a rising research trend, particularly after 2014. Malaysia had the most publications, followed by Thailand and Singapore, and their publications had the most cumulative citations among ASEAN countries. Research collaborations between Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore were frequent, but participation from other countries was low. The research topics on which ASEAN members focused were also identified, but it became apparent that there was little coordination. A scant few collaborations involving more than two countries were observed; thus, the MCDA analysis concluded that research leadership was absent in ASEAN countries. Originality/value This study contributes insights to the existing literature and offers a valuable overview of the research direction and collaboration status of cleaner production and environmental sustainability in the ASEAN region, thus benefiting policymakers. Additionally, this study introduces a novel approach combining bibliometrics analysis with MCDA to assess research collaboration, thus providing a novel methodology for future research policy evaluations.

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