Asean's growing carbon trading initiatives present vast opportunities for emissions reduction and economic growth, but equitable frameworks and robust regulations are critical to their success.
The climate crisis is not gender-neutral, so our solutions cannot be. Without a consistent focus on gender-responsive climate finance, we risk perpetuating cycles of vulnerability.
The Indonesian leader promised to retire all coal power plants in the country within 15 years, but the country’s delegation at Baku failed to mention the funding gaps and access barriers in order to achieve it.
The World Bank’s International Development Association could help lift millions out of extreme poverty and support adaptation to climate change. Unfortunately, some key donors are not carrying their weight.