Gauging the Economic Value of Nature
Asia’s ecosystems have tremendous biodiversity value, but they are also important economic and social assets.
It’s Time to Listen to the Scientists
The messages from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are clear—human induced climate change is happening, climate impacts on humans and natural systems will be significant, and dramatic mitigation needs to happen very soon.
Strengthening Country Safeguard Systems: Common Approaches for Better Results
I was in India a couple of weeks ago when the parliament had just passed the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2013.
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.