Cari: Covid-19, climate crisis and opportunities for Asean to be safer, stronger and greener

The US and Singapore announced important climate partnerships during US vice-president Kamala Harris’ recent visit to Singapore. The US will work closely with Singapore to tackle climate change by leveraging the financial sector, collaborating to promote green building standards in Asean and incorporating climate and environmental sustainability into a longstanding programme between both countries.

Financing, investments needed to phase out coal

MANILA, Philippines — International concessional financing and private sector investment are critical in the phase out of coal developments in Asian countries, including the Philippines, which still has a heavy pipeline of fossil fuel-based plants, according to an official of the World Bank Group.