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Harjeet Singh joins Climate Action Network as senior climate advisorThe former ActionAid global climate change lead joins a network of 1,500 civil society members. -
Finalists for The Liveability Challenge 2021 revealedBeating more than 400 entries from over 60 countries, six finalists move on to the finale for the chance to win up to S$1 million in funding for groundbreaking solutions to Asia’s biggest sustainability challenges.
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Despite climate commitments, transport sector emissions are set to soarMore ambitious policies are needed to curb the rise in transport emissions in the decades ahead as more vehicles hit the world’s roads and rails, according to a new study. -
The world is converging on the need for sustainable agri-food systemsThe Food and Agriculture Organization leads United Nations Commission on Population and Development to call for actions that favour responsible consumption and production patterns.
Cities Opinion
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Why we need guiding principles to steer digital tech towards good and away from harm– Digital technology offers many promises to improve our lives and businesses. But if we are not careful, it will not only cause great harm, but our ability to use it as a tool for good will be diminished. -
How Covid-19 can be the impetus for growth in renewable energy– The transition toward clean energy remains as attractive as ever. How can private sector players and governments come together to leverage its potential for success? -
Climate safety nets for all– The extreme weather that comes with climate change will leave the world's poorest and most vulnerable even worse off, overwhelming today's system of humanitarian aid. Strengthening poor people's climate resilience is crucial.
Cities Videos
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Meet our next generation recyclers– Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.
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Energy efficiency: Southeast Asia's decarbonisation quick fix?– Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
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From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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