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After a summer of apocalyptic headlines, a new survey finds that people across the political spectrum are deeply concerned about preparing for the effects of global warming. The adaptation imperative may end up being the kind of crisis that forces us to stop neglecting the green agenda and act at the necessary scale.

25 Sep 2026

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The dangerous flooding in Nepal and Tibet has demonstrated, once again, the need for prearranged disaster-risk financing to prepare for the economic chain reactions triggered by natural disasters. Asia's policymakers must act now to help cash-strapped Nepal and strengthen other countries' resilience before the next crisis hits.

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Governments in our region and beyond must plan today for tomorrow's floods, in a warming world. Regret can be minimised, if not eliminated.

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Climate change is increasingly driving displacement, raising urgent questions about development models that foster unequal growth while exacerbating ecological risk.

13 July 2026

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26 June 2026

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24 June 2026

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22 June 2026

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12 June 2026

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31 March 2026

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12 January 2026

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31 December 2025

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26 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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12 November 2025

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11 November 2025

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27 October 2025

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16 September 2025

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17 June 2025

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