Cities News
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Myanmar struggles in the grip of coup and Covid-19As Myanmar is swept by its third wave of Covid-19, residents grapple with anxiety about their health and remain wary of the military. -
Philippines relies on new fisheries management system in rocky rolloutThe Philippines' new fisheries management framework to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has seen drastic delays in its implementation in part due to the Covid-19 pandemic, experts and various groups say.
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Fire season in Indonesia less severe, but Covid-19 could turn it deadlyThis year’s forest fire season in Indonesia is expected to be less severe than in previous years, but the haze from the burning could still compound the coronavirus crisis in the country. -
As climate impacts surge, UN science report to examine 'black swan' eventsAs climate change impacts speed up, the IPCC report should act as a 'wake-up call' for swifter action to curb global warming, scientists say.
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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