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Governance, data gaps and unpredictable returns limiting climate adaptation investment in Asia’s cities: experts
Cities in developing Asia will need US$1.7 trillion per year to respond to climate change, but investors in city-level sustainability projects want to see predictable returns and high-quality climate data.
Ahead of COP30 climate summit, UN chief heat officer Eleni Myrivili urges radical rethink on how we design our cities.
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What’s behind China’s waste incineration overcapacity?
Chinese cities have more waste incinerators than they need, while rural areas go short. Change is needed.
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