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In tropical cities, urban heat islands (UHIs) exacerbate an already challenging hot-humid heat burden for residents. UHIs are formed by urban artificial surfaces like concrete and asphalt that retain heat by day and slowly release it at night, never giving cities a chance to cool.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Philippines’ proposed climate budget edges up to US$11 billion but tagging questions persist
The planned allocation comes after weeks of monsoon rains and flooding, including in Metro Manila, sharpening questions over whether climate-labelled spending is protecting vulnerable communities.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia AI funding as investment surges
City-state accounts for nearly all regional Native AI funding, while larger late-stage deals drive capital raised in 2026 above last year’s total.
Energi
Philippines eyes nonstop carbon free power but US$165 billion investment gap stands in the way: GRA
A wide investment shortfall and weak archipelagic grids hinder efforts to deliver nonstop carbon-free power, particularly for data centres and other industries that need round-the-clock clean electricity, said nonprofit Global Renewables Alliance.
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Kebijakan & Keuangan
Carbon markets alone won’t keep Southeast Asia’s forests standing: report
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Kebijakan & Keuangan
'Climate adaptation is economic investment, not a cost': UNDP senior official
28 Juli 2026
Kebijakan & Keuangan
As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected
27 Juli 2026
Pangan & Agrikultur
Vietnam's coffee boom rooted in decades of deforestation: report
Kebijakan & Keuangan
World falling short on its commitments to nature
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Thailand tightens data centre rules as AI boom strains power grid
Higher tariffs, grid guarantees and scrutiny of water use come alongside wider access to renewable power as Bangkok … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia AI funding as investment surges
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Indonesia’s wildfires intensify as haze spreads into Malaysia
Fires in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province have sent haze across the border into Malaysia, where worsening air pollution … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Philippine anti-online disinformation bill feared to threaten freedom of speech, as calls grow for AI governance
Media advocates urge lawmakers to prioritise instead a comprehensive framework for responsible AI use, with safeguards on transparency, … -
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Opini / Karbon & Iklim
India’s critical mineral challenge in a new global resource order
Mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. India’s response must … -
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The findings underscore how marine plastic pollution is contaminating everyday food products, with microplastics detected in all sea …
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