#urbanisation News
Carbon & Climate
Seeing mangroves regrow: A visual story on the surprise resurgence of Iloilo’s coastal forests
On International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Eco-Business looks at the unexpected rapid growth of a thriving mangrove forest in Iloilo City, Philippines, following the completion of a man-made floodway.
Carbon & Climate
Adapting to wildfire health risks in a burning world
Climate change is driving or contributing to increased risk of extreme wildfires in many parts of the world, and experts say urgent action on climate change is needed.
Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, flooding and heatwaves, have been described as the 'new normal' for China.
Srinagar, the 'summer capital' of Jammu & Kashmir, was historically cooler in summer, but the reliable relief it once provided is increasingly elusive.
#urbanisation Opinion
Transport
More stops needed for UN transport goals
Many cities in the Indo-Pacific have public transport stops close to at least half of their populations, but wider access remains a challenge.
By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.
Carbon & Climate
Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change
Habitat destruction and modification harms biodiversity, and compounds the impacts of climate change and other threats to wildlife.
The focus of Delhi’s existing solid waste management policies is not on curtailing ever-increasing consumption and production but making waste invisible or incinerating it for profit.
Policy & Finance
The World Bank and IMF must put a value on clean air
#urbanisation Podcasts
Exclusive
In this new podcast series 'Climate Tech in Asia', Eco-Business speaks to Gogoro chairman and CEO Horace Luke about the company's recent listing on the Nasdaq and its quest to electrify Asia's ubiquitous two-wheelers and make battery swapping mainstream.
#urbanisation Press Releases
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Low-cost sensors can improve air quality monitoring and people’s health
Volvo Construction Equipment Asia
Why electric construction machines should play a key role in bringing Singapore’s Green Plan to life
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
New UN report: Along with gender, where people live key factor in determining levels of poverty, inequality in APAC
