Early Warning Systems for All for Tsunami Preparedness
As the risks of tsunamis are exacerbated by climate change, we need a resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and education to reduce the risks of disasters.... Read More
SDGs Goal 11
Investing $1 Billion in Climate Action Projects in the Global South
C40 recently announced new partnerships that would put over $1 billion into climate action projects in the Global South.... Read More
Sydney Sets New Development Standards Towards Net-Zero Buildings
In August, Sydney officially launched new performance standards for buildings to reduce emissions.... Read More
Strategic Pathways for Disaster Risk Reductions in the Asia-Pacific SIDS
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... Read More
Buildings of the Future: Towards Cost-Effective, Net Zero Buildings
Schneider Electric’s latest study concludes that combining several existing approaches can result in cost-effective solutions for sustainable buildings.... Read More
Queen Victoria Market’s Paths to Sustainability
Queen Victoria Market’s sustainability target is to produce zero carbon and send zero waste to landfill by 2027.... Read More
Developing Sustainable Urban Farming in Singapore
National University of Singapore officially launched the Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming (SUrF). It undertakes multidisciplinary research that combines Science, Engineering, and Computing.... Read More
Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments for Women’s Resilience Against Disasters
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read More
An Introduction to Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices developed to reduce harm by minimizing adverse health, social, legal, economic, and even environmental consequences of human behaviors and activities.... Read More
World Cities Summit 2022: Rebuilding Cities in the Time of Crisis
City mayors and industry experts gathered to discuss ways to build sustainable cities in the face of global pandemic and climate change.... Read More