English
Publish with us
Subscribe
Asia Pacific‘s leading platform for sustainable development

News / #financing

Chess_Game_Manila

Cities

Urban heat solutions exist, but tropical cities struggle to afford them

In tropical cities, urban heat islands (UHIs) exacerbate an already challenging hot-humid heat burden for residents. UHIs are formed by urban artificial surfaces like concrete and asphalt that retain heat by day and slowly release it at night, never giving cities a chance to cool.
Commuters are trapped by monsoon floodwaters along UN Avenue

Policy & Finance

Philippines’ proposed climate budget edges up to US$11 billion but tagging questions persist

The planned allocation comes after weeks of monsoon rains and flooding, including in Metro Manila, sharpening questions over whether climate-labelled spending is protecting vulnerable communities.
Singapore-based Native AI companies raised US$9.3 billion across 227 funding rounds as of July 2026

Policy & Finance

Singapore dominates Southeast Asia AI funding as investment surges

City-state accounts for nearly all regional Native AI funding, while larger late-stage deals drive capital raised in 2026 above last year’s total.
A hyperscaler data center

Energy

Philippines eyes nonstop carbon free power but US$165 billion investment gap stands in the way: GRA

A wide investment shortfall and weak archipelagic grids hinder efforts to deliver nonstop carbon-free power, particularly for data centres and other industries that need round-the-clock clean electricity, said nonprofit Global Renewables Alliance.

All #financing News

11 August 2026

Firefighter_Wildfire_Indonesia

Carbon & Climate

Indonesia records surge in fire hotspots ahead of Super El Niño

10 August 2026

NCGS 2026 panel 1

Carbon & Climate

Malaysia risks missing crucial reforms as delay to climate change bill creates uncertainty

6 August 2026

The Seychelles

Policy & Finance

Q&A: ‘To avoid war, we need to invest in climate solutions’

4 August 2026

A forest in Bandung, Indonesia

Policy & Finance

Carbon markets alone won’t keep Southeast Asia’s forests standing: report

3 August 2026

EV car charging

Transport

EV adoption in Southeast Asia shows promise but more incentives needed to scale mobility across markets

31 July 2026

UCFS MY 2026 breakout session

Waste

Malaysia’s EPR rollout must move beyond voluntary action to create a level playing field, says expert

Flood_Fisherfolk_Pakistan

Transport

Fishers struggle as Gwadar port grows

Tharu_Indigenous_Farmer_Nepal

Policy & Finance

Is climate finance reaching local and Indigenous communities in Nepal?

30 July 2026

Changing Course - Climate Adaptation Hub

Carbon & Climate

Sentosa to host Asia's first experiential climate adaptation hub as Singapore seeks public feedback on national plan

Thai_Floating_Market_Boat

Carbon & Climate

Thai lawmaker seeks panel to review AI data centres' environmental impact

29 July 2026

UCFS MY 2026 Edward Vrkic

Policy & Finance

'Climate adaptation is economic investment, not a cost': UNDP senior official

28 July 2026

Reduced_Inequalities_India_Climate_Finance

Policy & Finance

As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected

27 July 2026

Coffee_Farmer_Vietnam_Producer

Food & Agriculture

Vietnam's coffee boom rooted in decades of deforestation: report

Spoonbill_Conservation_Biodiversity

Policy & Finance

World falling short on its commitments to nature

20 July 2026

Fishing_Power_Bangladesh

Cities

Fossil fuel megaprojects drive displacement in Bangladesh

OSW_Pagudpud beach reveler

Energy

Philippines offshore wind auction pause an 'additional step' toward bankable projects, say wind trade associations

Most popular

leaf background pattern

Transforming Innovation for Sustainability Join the Ecosystem →

Strategic Organisations

NVPC Singapore Company of Good logo
First Gen
NZCA