Opinion / #urbanisation
India’s clean energy transition is often portrayed as prohibitively expensive. But a new study finds that actual financing needs are far more modest and concentrated in just four sectors, including steel and cement.
As Bali demolishes a vibrant surf hub, critics argue informal doesn’t mean unsustainable – and luxury villas are doing more harm.
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Why COP30 must ramp up climate finance for cities
With cities at the frontline of climate resilience, COP30 is a key opportunity to scale-up urban finance.
To enable cities to adapt to extreme heat, authorities must clearly understand the risks and which solutions work best for whom.
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16 June 2025
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Pulling Hanoi from the pollution precipice
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5 June 2025
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The climate challenge as a development opportunity
29 March 2025
5 March 2025
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India needs to redefine 'urban'
12 December 2024
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Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia
11 December 2024
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How Delhi can breathe cleaner air
1 November 2024
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Can India harness technology for clean air?
17 October 2024
2 September 2024
30 July 2024
2 July 2024
Pengangkutan
More stops needed for UN transport goals
1 July 2024
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Walking our way towards more sustainable cities
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COP30 secured a win for civil society – what can future hosts learn from Brazil’s approach to people’s participation?
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Taiwan issues new governance guidelines to ease local tensions over renewable energy rollout
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Berita / Makanan & Pertanian
Asia’s banks are failing to grasp growing food system risks: study
Study warns that Southeast Asian and Indian lenders are overlooking major climate, biodiversity, and public-health risks tied to … -
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Pendapat / Polisi & Kewangan
Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: the world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions
The very richest people are amassing fortunes while ordinary people’s lives stagnate. But there are policies that can …
