#SEA clean energy transition Berita
Southeast Asia’s largest economy is currently pursuing a 2060 target for emissions neutrality, but has been struggling to receive favourable funding terms from foreign financiers to phase out coal power.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Saying ‘no new coal’ is not enough: Singapore’s central bank puts managed coal phase-out high on agenda
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will launch a public consultation in the coming weeks on its proposal to include additional criteria for a managed coal phase-out in the Singapore-Asia taxonomy, says the central bank’s newly-appointed chief sustainability officer Gillian Tan.
Gas and coal demand is up in South and Southeast Asia, as governments look to get people enough power for live-saving air-conditioning. Greener solutions come with steep price tags, and policy momentum is not guaranteed, experts say.
Signalling alignment with the United Nation's global goals 'is not a bad thing', but businesses need to put more rigour into integrating sustainability into decision-making and avoid 'SDG-washing', says Michaux, who heads up the agency's SDG Impact unit.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Akshat Garg joins WWF-Singapore Asia sustainable finance team
#SEA clean energy transition Opini
Given its rich agriculture resources, biofuel will be vital for the region's net-zero plans. Solving the feedstock crunch is necessary to meet market demands, which requires careful planning and a supply chain strategy.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Obstacles to decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
The region’s claim to being one of the lowest emitters will ring hollow in the coming decades as it continues to experience high population and economic growth. The lack of political will to change isn't helping.
In a bid to switch to greener fuels, Sarawak has ambitious plans to produce and export hydrogen. Given a slew of challenges, however, it remains to be seen if its plans will be realised.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
JETP in Indonesia after Jokowi
Last year, Indonesia and G7 announced a new energy transition funding mechanism called the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). However, Indonesia’s 2024 general elections and the oligarchy have added uncertainty to its implementation.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
What the Philippine president needs to do in 2023 to keep his climate promises
Karbon & Iklim
An annual check-up for the climate movement
#SEA clean energy transition Video
Gaurav Sant, founder of startup SeaChange, tells Eco-Business about a technology he hopes will give the world's oceans the capacity to absorb additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
After 20 years without electricity, more than 50 households in Cebu's poorest district have been provided with solar energy, financed by carbon offsets.
Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
#SEA clean energy transition Podcasts
In a region where large hydro projects and expanding biofuel plantations coincide with an upcoming coal phaseout, a laissez-faire approach could worsen existing inequalities and mar the success of a clean energy buildout.
Karbon & Iklim
Competence greenwashing: Are questionable ESG credentials putting climate goals at risk?
Former Monetary Authority of Singapore sustainability chief Darian McBain and recruiter Paddy Balfour tell the Eco-Business podcast why people are exaggerating their ESG expertise and why that's a problem in a key region for sustainable development.
Energi
‘Carrots, sticks, and hugs’: Scrutinising Indonesia’s US$20 billion just transition challenge
The populous coal-rich powerhouse has six months to tell investors how it plans to spend G7 money to decarbonise equitably. We ask experts about the risks, strategy, and opportunities.
GoTo sustainability head Tanah Sullivan tells the Eco-Business Podcast that regulating net-zero claims would decarbonise Southeast Asia faster. Indonesia's biggest internet firm aims to cut emissions to zero by 2030 — a target critics say is unrealistic.
#SEA clean energy transition Rilis Pers
Energy Development Corporation
First-Gen EDC enables more PH companies to shift to green energy
Global Reporting Initiative
GRI-SM highlight business case for net zero in 2021 Asean regional e-summit
British Embassy Manila
Race to Zero: Philippine business leaders commit to accelerating climate action
#SEA clean energy transition Riset
