#Greeninfrastructure

Southeast Asia’s dynamic cities are at the forefront of the global push toward sustainability, but a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) sheds light on daunting obstacles facing city governments as they work to build cleaner, more inclusive, and climate-resilient urban environments. As detailed in the OECD’s latest publication, “Financing Sustainable Cities in Southeast Asia” (OECD), Southeast Asia’s urban population is rising rapidly, placing unprecedented pressure on sanitation, housing, transportation, and climate adaptation measures—yet local authorities struggle to marshal the funding, expertise, and institutional backing needed to deliver ambitious green infrastructure.