The planet and the well-being of its people face a growing existential threat from de-humanization and environmental destruction caused by unsustainable government and commercial practices. Southeast Asia is one of the regions experiencing large scale destruction of ecosystems, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Mekong region, as evidenced by the high and increasing number of disasters and disease outbreaks. Beyond the effects of a changing climate, such ecocide is also driven by irresponsible corporate practices and ill-conceived mega-development projects and investments,…