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Warm Takes 2 months ago

The way we live

A personal reflection on Jakarta’s contradictions and unfinished ambitions — and why, despite all its failings, the city continues to ground us.

Academia 2 years ago

Businesses must pave the way to a sustainable urban future for all

Whether it's adopting sustainable building practices, optimizing waste management, or enhancing public transportation systems, businesses can provide critical insights and solutions for urban sustainability.

Archipelago 3 years ago

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West Kalimantan’s Singkawang most tolerant city, Banten’s Cilegon most intolerant: Setara

As religious tolerance has stagnated in the past year throughout the country, West Kalimantan’s Singkawang was found to be the most tolerant city in the country while Banten’s Cilegon is the most intolerant, a study by human rights advocacy group Setara Institute revealed.

Academia 3 years ago

Doers, not delayers: Cities forging ahead with their climate actions

While cities are increasingly seen as the driver of climate actions, city governments still face challenges in accessing finance to address climate change.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Asia Pacific mayors forge powerful alliance to end tobacco use

The Health Ministry proposed the amendment of the regulation in May 2021, only to stir a conflict with several other ministries.

Editorial 4 years ago

Regional fiscal management

Better matching local revenue to local spending strengthens local responsibility and accountability.

Economy 4 years ago

EVs and 'compact’ city combo could reach emissions targets: Study

From Paris to Jakarta, cities around the world are pushing public transportation and electric vehicle (EV) adoption to cut down transportation sector emissions.

Environment 5 years ago

Spain sizzles in crushing heat as fires blaze

Fires in Spain's central Avila province forced hundreds of people to flee their homes Sunday as parts of the country sweltered under crushing temperatures.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Sixty years ago: when the Berlin Wall went up

In the early hours of Sunday, August 13, 1961, communist East Germany's authorities began building the Berlin Wall, cutting the city in two and plugging the last remaining gap in the Iron Curtain.

Opinion 6 years ago

Cities are crucial to fighting the coronavirus pandemic

Learning from the coronavirus and past pandemics, the significance of cities at the forefront of pandemic preparedness cannot be emphasized enough.

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