Why Don’t We Act on the Facts of Climate Change?
Immediate action is needed on climate change and we must overcome skepticism.
Why Asia’s Growing Coastal Cities Must Invest in Climate Resilience
Flooding and other risks to the people, economy and infrastructure of coastal cities due to climate change cannot be underestimated.
When Governments Talk Climate, Investors Listen: Policies Can Drive Green Investments
Governmental policies can influence individual investor behavior, driving them towards sustainable investments and shaping' risk perceptions and investment choices.
What the Future Holds for Climate Technology – The Case of Hunan, PRC
Hunan, a major manufacturing hub in the PRC, recently launched a low-carbon technology incubator to offset environmental degradation and rising greenhouse emissions, and wants to become a model for developing Asia, where the business case for cleantech is emerging.
What CSOs Can Do for Climate Change Accountability
Engaging with civil society will help the Paris agreement’s accountability mechanism become more effective.
Welcoming an Important Step Forward at UN Climate Talks in Lima
There is still long way to go to reach a final agreement for effective climate change action in 2015, but the COP20 in Lima was an important step forward.
Want to Build Low-Carbon Infrastructure? Try Local Currency Green Bonds
Bonds that reduce foreign exchange risk are a great way to finance environmentally friendly infrastructure in developing Asia.
Walkability—Building Cities for People Too
With the urban population swelling the world over, it makes sense that we start—or go back to—designing cities for people too. People are a city’s principal raison d'etre.
Using High-Tech Infrastructure to Fight Climate Change
Taking urgent action to combat climate change means building infrastructure that can withstand its impacts.
Urban Climate Change Resilience: How to Maintain Essential Functions
Many cities in Asia and the Pacific face the challenge of how to adapt to the effects of climate change. ADB’s Urban Climate Change Resilience manual notes how they must address urban systems, climate change, and vulnerable groups in a holistic approach.