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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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Building sector’s appetite for sustainability wanes amid cost and geopolitical concerns
A global study of built environment professionals finds a big drop in construction firms measuring embodied carbon footprint as perceived high costs, unclear returns, and shifting priorities stymie investment in sustainable construction.
Billions allegedly siphoned off flood projects highlight how corruption magnifies climate risks and endangers both lives and the economy.
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