The Liveability Challenge
Stories inspired by The Liveability Challenge, an annual search for solutions to make Asia's cities safer, cleaner and more resilient places to live, supported by Temasek Foundation.
News / Policy & Finance
The Liveability Challenge 2026 launches with record S$4m boost for climate tech start-ups
Backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star, the ninth edition of the global competition doubles catalytic funding for disruptive decarbonisation and cooling innovations, with submissions now open.
Videos / Carbon & Climate
Climate tech in Asia – finding the ‘X’ factor for success
Funding for climate-related solutions has slowed down and it’s a ‘tough game’ for startups, said those familiar with the climate tech space at The Liveability Challenge Grand Finale 2025. What can founders and innovators do to bring an idea to commercialisation? And is Singapore an attractive-enough testbed?
News / Carbon & Climate
Innovations in passive cooling and hydrogen storage win The Liveability Challenge 2025
Startups from Singapore and Canada claimed the top prizes in a record-breaking year for entries at the global sustainability innovation competition.
News / Carbon & Climate
Innovations in cricket protein and aviation fuel win The Liveability Challenge 2024
Ideas from Vietnam and the Netherlands claimed the grand prizes at the sustainability innovation competition for the first time.
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Carbon capture idea wins The Liveability Challenge 2021
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News / Policy & Finance
Taiwan issues new governance guidelines to ease local tensions over renewable energy rollout
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Asia’s banks are failing to grasp growing food system risks: study
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News / Carbon & Climate
South Korean province clears CO2-to-eSAF project in push for cleaner aviation fuel
Initiative advances government plans to scale carbon capture and e-fuel technologies to support long-term net zero goals.
