Regulation is a crucial factor that investors consider before funding carbon projects, experts said at a recent event in Malaysia. Developers argue that the system does not need to be perfect to kickstart projects.
A regional standard is needed to ensure the credibility of carbon credits, Malaysia's natural resources minister said at the Unlocking capital for sustainability event in Kuala Lumpur.
The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.
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While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.
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Energy systems that rely on coal are not inherently secure as commodity market fluctuations can challenge affordability, while tripling solar and wind capacity in Asean would only negligibly impact system operations.
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Christopher Doleman
Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?