Opinion / #urbanisation
Policy & Finance
The World Bank and IMF must put a value on clean air
Air pollution is a 'silent killer', say former New Zealand PM and former WHO chief scientist.
Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.
Carbon & Climate
1 billion people left dangerously exposed to heat stress by gaps in climate monitoring
Most informal settlements, commonly known as "slums", are located in tropical Asia and Africa, where residents have limited data and options to adapt to growing heat-related health risks.
Unhappiness among villagers in Rempang, close to Batam island, has led to riots in Batam City and threatens existing and future foreign investment.
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