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Carbon & Climate

Taiwan court rejects landmark climate lawsuit challenging renewable energy rule

Environmental groups vow to keep pushing for tougher corporate clean-energy obligations after legal setback.
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Water

Scientists warn US ocean sensor cuts could create climate blind spot

Researchers say ending a decade-old ocean observatory programme could create a lasting blind spot in climate and ocean science.
Singapore climate sector startups

Policy & Finance

Funding for climate tech startups in Southeast Asia rose year-on-year in 2025

Singapore-headquartered startups and financiers dominateds regional fundraising, while in Indonesia and Vietnam, electric mobiity startups attracted the bulk of early stage clean tech capital.
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Corporate Responsibility

Asian insurers slow to curb LNG cover in marine-rich Coral Triangle

Major insurers from the region, including MS&AD, SOMPO, and Tokio Marine still back liquefied natural gas projects in the global epicentre of marine biodiversity, despite mounting risks to coastal communities and the clean energy transition, warned campaigners on World Oceans Day.

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8 June 2026

Taiwan carbon fee scheme

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan collects first carbon fee payments, plans higher rates and emissions trading pilot

Ocean day poll

Water

Survey shows majority of South Koreans back expanding marine protected areas

electricity grid in West Java, Indonesia

Energy

Open source grid model shows how Asean power trade can accelerate energy transition

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Water

Communities in eastern Indonesia revive traditional sea protection practices

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Waste

Bangladesh’s ‘polluter pays’ push stalls amid court delays

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Carbon & Climate

'We are losing not only work, but survival': India’s informal workers on the green transition

5 June 2026

The calls for action come as Asia faces mounting climate risks.

Carbon & Climate

Asian leaders urge climate action as World Environment Day marked across region

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Transport

Indonesia intercepts mercury shipment bound for illegal Philippine mines

4 June 2026

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Policy & Finance

Fisheries and climate research face deep cuts under Trump budget plan

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Carbon & Climate

Philippines’ updated NDC delayed amid Middle East-driven energy shock, says climate official

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Energy

‘Stranded’ solar a growing risk as capital costs rise, says Malaysia’s largest independent power producer

The view of Pulau Poto from Cempedak, with PT BAI's aluminium processing complex over the horizon. Image: Robin Hicks / Eco-Business

Water

NGO launches to support Bintan marine protected area

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Water

Government changes in Bangladesh and West Bengal could impact river treaties

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Cities

Leaving home: When home is no longer home

3 June 2026

Korea local election day

Policy & Finance

South Korean local election candidates lack detailed climate plans, group says

Vietnam forest carbon

Carbon & Climate

Vietnam, Indonesia launch new regulations for forest carbon projects

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