As demand for air-conditioning increases across Asia Pacific countries, a new report warns that running coolers on fossil fuel-based grids could worsen emissions, resulting in maladaptation.
From blacksmiths to street food vendors, the country’s informal workforce fears it is being left behind by the green transition. Five workers tell their stories.
Emerging markets face gaps in equity financing, currency risk protection and scalable investment structures, say experts, who warn that climate projects will not be bankable without stronger policy support and financial reform.