Green and equitable city

Article: How can we ensure our cities are green and equitable after the pandemic?

Cities are on the frontlines of COVID-19, with urban residents facing devastating health and economic impacts. Many city leaders are responding with creative solutions, recognizing that actions in response to the pandemic can also make cities greener and more climate resilient. Addis Ababa, Bogota, Kampala, Berlin and Brussels created new bike lanes to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission and decrease congestion, pollution…

Imported waste

Malaysian experts keen to impart lessons on environmental diplomacy

The importance of environmental diplomacy was underscored by Environment and Water Ministry Deputy Secretary-General Dr K. Nagulendran in a recent interview with the Global Environment Facility’s newsletter. He listed three of Malaysia’s most pressing environmental concerns:  First, as a fast-developing country, there is a need to balance development with sound environmental stewardship — a fragile…