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Asean risks locking in decades of coal emissions without coordinated, ‘people-centred’ just transition, report warns
Experts say the region's next challenge is turning climate commitments into enforceable coal retirement plans that protect people, local communities, and energy security.
Higher electricity tariffs add to household cost pressures as the regional power exporter seeks to shore up its state utility.
Policy & Finance
COP31 hosts Türkiye, Australia continue to pursue coal expansion ahead of climate talks, says Urgewald report
Though smaller than those of China, India and Indonesia, the COP31 hosts’ coal expansion plans raise questions about their credibility ahead of the November summit, according to a new report by nonprofit Urgewald. Previous hosts have faced similar scrutiny over their fossil fuel policies.
Coal-dependent countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines should address power systems dominated by existing coal plants, which hinder investment in new geothermal projects, said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Centre for Energy.
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