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After a summer of apocalyptic headlines, a new survey finds that people across the political spectrum are deeply concerned about preparing for the effects of global warming. The adaptation imperative may end up being the kind of crisis that forces us to stop neglecting the green agenda and act at the necessary scale.

25 Sep 2026

Dudh Kosi river bridge, Nepal

The devastating floods in Nepal demonstrate what happens when reckless development puts climate-vulnerable communities in harm’s way. They also highlight a climate-finance system that is unable to provide the funds countries need in the immediate aftermath of such disasters.

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The dangerous flooding in Nepal and Tibet has demonstrated, once again, the need for prearranged disaster-risk financing to prepare for the economic chain reactions triggered by natural disasters. Asia's policymakers must act now to help cash-strapped Nepal and strengthen other countries' resilience before the next crisis hits.

Jeepneys and vehicles navigate flooded streets in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Governments in our region and beyond must plan today for tomorrow's floods, in a warming world. Regret can be minimised, if not eliminated.

17 Ogos 2026

Residents of Bulacan receive help amid typhoon

29 Julai 2026

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13 Julai 2026

Terengganu floods

26 Jun 2026

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30 April 2026

China could pivot to sustainable protein as a hedge against supply shocks

24 April 2026

Citizens in Tuvalu wait for cargo to be unloaded

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Why slums persist

22 April 2026

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31 Mac 2026

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Solar panels at Changi Business Park, Singapore.

3 Mac 2026

India fishermen

27 Februari 2026

Paiton Java coal power plant

A view from a plane over Singapore

25 Februari 2026

The Indian Kashmiri mountain town of Gulmarg

19 Januari 2026

A data centre in central Singapore

12 Januari 2026

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