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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.
Polisi & Kewangan
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.
Polisi & Kewangan
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.
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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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As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected
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