SMEs form the backbone of Asia’s supply chains and labour force across Asia’s emerging markets, yet many struggle to access the finance and insurance needed to withstand climate shocks. Eco-Business speaks to UNDP’s Tom Beloe in Hong Kong, who explains what it will take to reach them.
Tender documents seen by Eco-Business show the site could host hydrogen, ammonia, biomass and geothermal plants alongside gas; the energy mix will be set out in three scenarios that EMA will share only with the appointed consultant.
Data from remote sensing platforms indicates Indonesia is likely experiencing its worst wildfires crisis in years as a strong El Niño deepens the country’s main dry season over Sumatra and Borneo islands.