Economic liberalisation in India has shifted the emissions burden from more equal and developed states to less equal ones. This needs to change. By Prakash Kashwan and Ashok Swain

India’s clean energy transition is often portrayed as prohibitively expensive. But a new study finds that actual financing needs are far more modest and concentrated in just four sectors, including steel and cement. By Rakesh Mohan and Janak Raj

As Bali demolishes a vibrant surf hub, critics argue informal doesn’t mean unsustainable – and luxury villas are doing more harm. By Kim Dovey

With cities at the frontline of climate resilience, COP30 is a key opportunity to scale-up urban finance. By Robert Muggah and Philip Yang