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Motorists queue for fuel at a petrol kiosk in Seminyak, Bali.

Opinion / Policy & Finance

Fossil fuel subsidies – a harmful government expenditure

While many rich nations raise money by putting a levy on fuel consumption, many developing countries pay subsidies to make fuel more affordable. These subsidies are essentially negative taxes. They ar...

5 Jan 2018

Fossil fuel subsidies – a harmful government expenditure

recovery efforts after the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster

Opinion / Carbon & Climate

Climate change raises the bar for disaster resilience

...renewables in national energy mixes and to cut costly fossil fuel subsides as India and Indonesia have started to do. Disaster risk management is always a high priority in Southeast Asia. Climate chan...

13 Jun 2018

Climate change raises the bar for disaster resilience

News / Carbon & Climate

Rain and heat extremes set to grow

The big heat is on the way: over 50 per cent of Europe, and across more than a quarter of east Asia, the probability of record-breaking heat extremes will increase fivefold. Over more than 35 per cent...

2 Mar 2018

Rain and heat extremes set to grow

News / Energy

People power: An electricity cooperative in the Philippines fights for hydro project rights

A cooperative of electricity consumers in the Philippines is making an appeal to the energy department to allow it to participate in the development of a hydroelectric power plant project in the coun...

1 Feb 2018

People power: An electricity cooperative in the Philippines fights for hydro project rights

Dr Tiun Ling Ta, Seberang Perai Municipal Council Councillor (far left) moderates a panel discussion with Phee Boon Poh, chairman of Penang’s State Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee, Dato Maimunah bt. Mohd Sharif, Penang Island city council mayor and Dato Sr Haji Rozali bin Haji Mohamud, Seberang Perai Municipal Council president

News / Energy

Are vested interests slowing Malaysia’s shift to renewables?

...renewables." This is because Malaysia's energy market is dominated by a single supplier, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Phee said. Phee, who is also vice-chair of the government's Penang Green Council,...

14 Sep 2017

Are vested interests slowing Malaysia’s shift to renewables?

News / Carbon & Climate

The top 10 sustainable business stories of 2017

This year, the world got hotter, more unequal and Donald Trump was elected as president of the United States. What did the business world do about it? 1. Trump steps back, business steps up Donald Tru...

22 Dec 2017

The top 10 sustainable business stories of 2017

Opinion / Carbon & Climate

An optimist’s guide to climate change

During a recent commute to work, as my car inched along in rush-hour traffic, I watched a heron stalk the banks of the Potomac River. The majestic bird was a timely reminder that nature and beauty can...

9 Jan 2019

An optimist’s guide to climate change

speaker's corner hong lim park singapore, wikimedia

News / Carbon & Climate

Protesting for the planet: Is climate activism alive in Singapore?

Since last year, Extinction Rebellion’s protests and Fridays for Future’s school strikes for the climate have headlined news on climate change. Around the world, people are waking up to the fact that ...

9 Jul 2019

Protesting for the planet: Is climate activism alive in Singapore?

News / Energy

Australia's energy must be two-thirds renewable to meet 2030 climate target

...renewables in its energy mix to between 66 and 75 per cent—it stands at 13.6 per cent today, according to government data. Ben Oquist, director of research, The Australia Institute, said in a statemen...

28 Sep 2017

Australia's energy must be two-thirds renewable to meet 2030 climate target

Opinion / Policy & Finance

Digital solutions for climate finance

Today, new digital technologies and related tools have the potential to transform the future of climate finance. Using blockchain, artificial intelligence, crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies: an inves...

16 Jan 2018

Digital solutions for climate finance

Opinion / Energy

Will the National Energy Guarantee hit pause on renewables?

...renewables are achievable. So if the NEG is not geared to support renewables, how could significant emissions reductions be achieved? One way would be to replace coal with gas-fired power, and brown c...

23 Oct 2017

Will the National Energy Guarantee hit pause on renewables?

Opinion / Policy & Finance

China wants to dominate the world's green energy markets—here's why

...renewables markets should not be ignored. After all, dominating such markets has strong material benefits, while pioneering a green revolution provides intangible benefits in terms of state image and ...

16 Jan 2018

China wants to dominate the world's green energy markets—here's why

Opinion / Carbon & Climate

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it’s bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism is about four times larger than previously thought, according to a world-first study published today in Nature Climate Change. Researchers from the University of Sydney...

15 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it’s bigger than we thought)

News / Carbon & Climate

UN chief urges leaders to inject momentum at 2019 climate summit

The UN secretary-general on Tuesday urged world leaders to use a climate change summit he will host in 2019 to explain how they plan to ratchet up their efforts to reverse worsening global warming tha...

5 Dec 2018

UN chief urges leaders to inject momentum at 2019 climate summit

Coal is transported from mining sites by trucks in Indonesia.

Opinion / Energy

Why have we been so slow in slashing electricity-linked emissions?

...renewables. The world cannot wait for all countries to progress along this path. Technological leapfrogging—will it happen? The development of the mobile phone has enabled developing countries to skip...

12 Jan 2018

Why have we been so slow in slashing electricity-linked emissions?

The first electric boat in Raja Ampat is driven near Batanta, the smallest of the four large islands that give Raja Ampat (“Four Kings”) its name. Image: Maha Raja Eco Dive Lodge

News / Lifestyle

Indonesia's scuba diving hotspot Raja Ampat welcomes first electric boats

Competition is healthy among the eco resorts of Indonesia's most famous dive destination, Raja Ampat. And MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge, which only opened 8 months ago, has just scored an important claim to...

17 Nov 2018

Indonesia's scuba diving hotspot Raja Ampat welcomes first electric boats

Off Grid Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power Project in India

Opinion / Policy & Finance

Turning up the volume: 5 insights into aggregating finance for expanding off-grid energy investment

A growing number of innovative enterprises and NGOs have developed solutions to reach the 1.2 billion people who do not have electricity, through solar lanterns, solar home systems and mini-grids. Bu...

8 Nov 2017

Turning up the volume: 5 insights into aggregating finance for expanding off-grid energy investment

Opinion / Cities

Greener, greater cities

What should a “green” city look like? Should it resemble Copenhagen, with its high rates of bicycle commuting and recycling? What about Curitiba, the capital of Brazil’s Paraná state, with its pedestr...

22 Jun 2018

Greener, greater cities

News / Energy

With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all

For customers of the Roanoke Electric Cooperative in rural North Carolina, high energy costs are much more than a pesky bill or a grudging expense. “We’re one of the poorest areas of the nation,” says...

27 Feb 2019

With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all

News / Energy

Standard Chartered Bank quits coal

Standard Chartered Bank is to stop funding coal-fired power plants. Standard Chartered published a new power policy revealing the news on Tuesday, and becomes the first Asia-focused bank to rule out n...

25 Sep 2018

Standard Chartered Bank quits coal

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