11. Sustainable cities and communities
More than half of the world’s population now live in urban areas. By 2050, that figure will have risen to 6.5 billion people – two-thirds of all humanity. Extreme poverty is often concentrated in urban spaces, and national and city governments struggle to accommodate the rising population in these areas. Making cities safe and sustainable means ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, and upgrading slum settlements. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces.
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Berita
In the Marshall Islands, local priorities matter as much as data when it comes to ‘looking into the future, together’ for the environment.
The worsening water crisis highlights an urgent need for better groundwater governance in India.
Water tests from the Kok and Sai rivers near Thailand’s border with Myanmar have revealed elevated arsenic levels, leading Thai officials to warn citizens to avoid contact with river water.
Human-caused emissions of aerosols – tiny, light‑scattering particles produced mainly by burning fossil fuels – have long acted as an invisible brake on global warming.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Brazil’s civil society pledges tested as COP30 climate summit approaches
Kebijakan & Keuangan
After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
Opini
Karbon & Iklim
Article 6: Climate tool or trap?
Unless governments act fast to tighten rules on carbon credits, Article 6 could become a dangerous loophole that stalls progress.
To enable cities to adapt to extreme heat, authorities must clearly understand the risks and which solutions work best for whom.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Political changes don’t weaken the case for green business
Businesses that fail to manage climate-driven risks will face higher costs, increased regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
Hanoi’s air pollution crisis demands action in emission regulation, waste management and climate mitigation.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Insurers must promote the blue economy
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Revisiting the Indus Water Treaty in turbulent times
Video
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Navigating uncertainty: AIA’s long-term bet on sustainable investing
In this wide-ranging fireside chat moderated by Eco-Business CEO Jessica Cheam, AIA Group's chief investment officer Dr Mark Konyn asserts there is “no U-turn” among corporates invested for the long term, even as political regimes change amid a new world order.
There is consensus that coal needs to be retired early in Asia, but the mechanisms for financing the phase-out are not clear. This mini-documentary examines how transition credits work and whether they can fund Southeast Asia's equitable switch to clean power.
Studio EB
From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.
Lingkungan
Can the music industry ever reach net zero?
Eksklusif
Jack Johnson says yes, but it is a long road ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask the American singer-songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador about his hopes for the state of the world and how music plays a role in providing a dose of optimism in dark times.
Podcasts
Bangunan Ramah
Inaction is not an option for companies in climate-vulnerable nations like India: Lodha ESG chief Aun Abdullah
In the latest episode of 'On the frontlines', the real estate giant's ESG head tells the EB Podcast that while there has been no pushback on climate action by corporate India, questions remain over whether the booming real estate sector is decarbonising fast enough.
Indonesian environmental campaigners took a novel approach to raising climate awareness by publishing five children's books about the country's environmental issues. This podcast explores their creative process and the public's response.
UN climate report authors need to commit to the integrity of assessment processes while working with governments with differing interests. Dr Theresa Wong tells the Eco-Business podcast why the stakes are high to get climate science right.
Studio EB
Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.
