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Six Strategies to Safeguard Tourism and Health Systems from Climate Change

Tourism, health, and climate change are intertwined in Asia and the Pacific, where rising temperatures and extreme weather threaten livelihoods…

1 year ago

Three Ways Capital Markets Can Accelerate Climate Finance in Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific is central to global climate change efforts, but robust capital markets are needed to mobilize private…

1 year ago

World Sustainable Transport Day: Transforming Mobility to Transform Development

Transport means much more than simply getting from point A to B. When planned and operated properly, transport systems can…

1 year ago

Uneven local business climates: Six EU countries show gaps in public service delivery and operational efficiency

New data on the subnational business climate in six EU member states reveal that each of the 40 measured cities…

1 year ago

On urban heat, India offers lessons to the world

Each January, Ahmedabad’s skyline transforms into a sea of vibrant kites flown joyfully from rooftops — many crafted by skilled artisans…

1 year ago

Generative AI as a replacement for human coders in large-scale complex text analysis: New evidence from large language models

Despite its immense potential, text analysis at scale presents significant challenges. This column benchmarks several state-of-the-art large language models against…

1 year ago

Global uncertainty reduces innovation in renewable energy

The green transition faces significant challenges due to economic and policy uncertainty. Unpredictable returns on investments, especially in renewable energy,…

1 year ago

Stable coins and money market funds: Less similar than you think

Stablecoin balance sheet structures closely resemble those of money market funds. This column finds that despite these similarities, their reactions…

1 year ago

Political risk insurance in a shifting landscape for foreign direct investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been, and continues to be, an important driver of growth for developing countries. Yet FDI…

1 year ago

Firm climate investment: A glass half-full

The transition to a green economy will require large investments by firms. This column uses new survey data to study…

1 year ago