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The report sets up unhelpful zero-sum narratives that pits China's renewables supply chain against the rest of the world, said critics. Meanwhile, India and Southeast Asia are seen increasingly shaping the world’s energy market dynamics.

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Plaintiffs accuse authorities of negligence and demand climate-resilient development following flooding that killed 18. They say the action should alert negotiators at COP30 talks …

The heavy-industry giant says the new system can regenerate CO₂ absorbing materials at just 60°C using factory waste heat, a design it plans to …

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In the aftermath of typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-wong, mismanaged climate funds and weak infrastructure leave communities exposed to disaster.

A global study of built environment professionals finds a big drop in construction firms measuring embodied carbon footprint as perceived high costs, unclear returns, …

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Cultural values of harmony and self-reliance drive Japan’s early adoption of the global framework, with over 130 firms aligning their reports to nature-related risks.

12 Nov 2025

Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, who also chairs the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, said sustainability must be rooted in consistency, not convenience, as he urged RSPO members to match advocacy with action at the annual roundtable conference RT2025.

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Under the new nationally determined contribution, Seoul aims to lower greenhousegas emissions to between 348.9 million and 289.5 million tonnes by 2035, from 742.3 million tonnes in 2018.

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Regulatory uncertainty and grid constraints to cope with intermittency, however, challenge the procurement of corporate power purchase agreements and renewables adoption.

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Three decades after the optimism of the 1992 Earth Summit, the climate regime faces a tough test. The retreat of multilateralism and the rules-based international order has left COP30 struggling to hold together the fading promise of global action. By Carlos Frederico Pereira da Silva Gama

13 Nov 2025

Law and policy measures that prioritise sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges. By Akhilendra Pratap Singh

This year’s advisory opinions from two prominent international courts mark a turning point, write two environmental law experts. By Marcella Ribeiro and María Luisa Gómez

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With clear climate policies and actions, nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America are filling the vacuum left by the United States. This article features the second half of a conversation with two veteran attendees of the climate COPs.

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From Thailand’s elephant plains to the Philippines’ coral sanctuaries, these destinations share one belief: that tourism must give back more than it takes. In Southeast Asia, ecotourism isn’t just about seeing nature – it’s about keeping it alive.

Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.

Lamma Power Station seen at magic hour from Yuen Shue Wan

To many locals, the plant is part of Lamma’s eccentric appeal. Yet its four decades of burning coal on the wind-blessed island raise bigger questions about Hong Kong’s commitment to the energy transition.

As fossil-heavy nations race to expand solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of proper spatial planning and public consultation.

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A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

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Pacific Forum charts bold path for sustainable and resilient future

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Transitioning industrial clusters: Decarbonising Asia’s economy via digitalisation

This special report explores how transitioning industrial clusters can play a pivotal role in achieving net zero ambitions in Malaysia, why digital transformation is central to this shift, and what …