#extreme weather Berita
Cyclone Remal's devastation has fuelled calls for the country to ramp up preparations for increasingly wild weather.
From white-painted roofs to ponds and tree planting, sweltering cities are innovating to stay cool as heatwaves intensify.
As extreme heat events become more frequent, Asian cities are under pressure to protect their most vulnerable citizens.
Karbon & Iklim
Filipino typhoon survivor on why he joined transnational climate case against French oil major TotalEnergies
The latest lawsuit against the oil giant is believed to be the first-ever complaint filed by individuals and its list of plaintiffs includes Frank Marba, a young Filipino. They are mainly climate survivors from disaster-prone countries.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Are reports of climate adaptation finance being exaggerated?
#extreme weather Opini
Perkotaan
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change. A bacteria-based solution could be key to fighting back.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Is Southeast Asia’s healthcare workforce ready for climate change?
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
Karbon & Iklim
Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks
Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all.
Karbon & Iklim
The ozone layer’s recovery shows how to protect the planet
To restore Earth’s stability, governments must recognise the need to respect the nine planetary boundaries. This requires a steadfast commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and protecting biodiversity and water resources.
Karbon & Iklim
Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don't.
#extreme weather Podcasts
Kebijakan & Keuangan
The race to insure Southeast Asia against climate risk
Asia lags the world in natural catastrophe protection. Part of the problem could be counting extreme weather losses only after they happen, industry insiders tell the Eco-Business podcast.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
‘We do not just adopt global standards, we respond to domestic challenges’: Philippine central bank exec Lyn Javier
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assistant governor tells the Eco-Business Podcast about the regulator’s maiden sustainability report that features an empirical study of climate impacts on banks as well as the nation’s first taxonomy.
#extreme weather Rilis Pers
Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank commits record climate finance of almost US$10 billion in 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$200 million ADB loan to help prepare climate-resilient Philippine infrastructure projects
Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Renewed calls for Asean to prioritise and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
