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Cities show how climate action makes life better
Cities have shown that a combination of adaptation measures and energy efficiency can save lives, improve well-being, reduce energy costs, and create conditions for sustainable growth. A new partnership seeks to help mayors and city leaders scale up these efforts through technical and financial assistance.
An intense heatwave across India and Pakistan is exposing the growing risks of extreme heat and humidity as climate change drives more frequent and severe weather extremes.
Polisi & Kewangan
The future of development finance is not primarily about money
Multilateral development banks have not kept pace with changes to the global financial environment. For middle-income countries like India, accessing knowledge and technology is now a bigger challenge than raising capital, which suggests that these institutions must rethink their operating model.
Karbon & Cuaca
Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type
Trees are one of the most popular responses because they provide shade and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by surrounding surfaces. But outdoor comfort depends on more than air temperature alone.
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India’s climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities
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Bandar-bandar
Why COP30 must ramp up climate finance for cities
17 Jun 2025
16 Jun 2025
Bandar-bandar
Pulling Hanoi from the pollution precipice
10 Jun 2025
5 Mac 2025
Bandar-bandar
India needs to redefine 'urban'
20 Januari 2025
Bandar-bandar
The climate policy pendulum
12 Disember 2024
Bandar-bandar
Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia
11 Disember 2024
Bandar-bandar
How Delhi can breathe cleaner air
17 Oktober 2024
2 September 2024
Karbon & Cuaca
Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism
Bandar-bandar
Why the conversation about eco-anxiety needs some heat
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Indonesia records surge in fire hotspots ahead of Super El Niño
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Pendapat / Karbon & Cuaca
Malaysia emits like the rich but speaks like the poor
Malaysia faces political, economic and constitutional barriers to curb carbon emission. As the climate bill nears Parliament, can … -
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Berita / Tenaga
Philippines eyes nonstop carbon free power but US$165 billion investment gap stands in the way: GRA
A wide investment gap and weak archipelagic grids hinder efforts to deliver nonstop carbon-free power, particularly for industries …
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