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The bloc, whose energy demand is expected to nearly double by 2040, has been pursuing power grid integration since 1997 but technical and financial barriers have hampered progress. A new financing pact aims to change this.
Civil society organisations say they have been left out of proper consultations. The multilateral argues it has met with NGOs “several times” to consult on policy amendments for investments in critical minerals and curbing methane leakage.
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Asean can lead on tackling climate’s ‘low hanging fruits’ but world’s financial system needs reform: global affairs expert
A lot of climate fatigue is caused by expectation build-up and unrealised promises by the Global North. But as a growing bloc, Asean can work within its means and take a stronger leadership role, said Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, who helms a think tank which advises the Malaysia government.
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Asean power grid needs at least US$100 billion to build transmission lines: ADB
The bulk of funding will be used to address intermittency and variability of renewables in off-grid areas, says Asian Development Bank’s energy director Keiju Mitsuhashi. The Philippines alone will require $10 billion to improve its domestic grid.
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