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India’s climate diplomacy must account for domestic inequalities
Economic liberalisation in India has shifted the emissions burden from more equal and developed states to less equal ones. This needs to change.
Australia’s economic future may depend on whether it can green its exports fast enough to meet China's decarbonisation needs.
As Bali demolishes a vibrant surf hub, critics argue informal doesn’t mean unsustainable – and luxury villas are doing more harm.
With cities at the frontline of climate resilience, COP30 is a key opportunity to scale-up urban finance.
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