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Japan’s Updated NDC Plans Fall Short of Expectations
Japan’s delay in updating its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) raises concerns about its climate ambitions. The proposed targets — 60% emissions reduction by 2035 and 73% by 2040 — fall short of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. Japan's policy-making structural issues, including industry influence over energy policy and the primacy of energy policy over climate targets, hinder progress. Reforming Japan’s policy-making framework is essential.
Solar Energy vs Fossil Fuels: A Climate and Financial Case
Solar energy has emerged as a cost-competitive and scalable alternative to fossil fuels. As governments strive to meet international climate targets, solar’s low emissions and rapid deployment make it a key catalyst for the global energy transition. Solar stands poised to redefine how the world powers its future by offering economic, health and environmental benefits.
Natural Gas Price Forecast 2025: Asia To Drive Global Demand
In 2025, natural gas markets will continue facing uncertainty, with market analysts warning of continuously increasing prices hitting import-reliant Asian economies. This necessitates accelerating renewables deployment to ensure more affordable, secure and clean energy for their growing economies.
Renewable Energy vs Fossil Fuels: A Financial Perspective
Renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in most metrics, and as technology improves, it will surpass fossil fuels' remaining benefits. This is a pivotal time for businesses and governments to transition to fossil fuels for environmental, social and financial reasons.
Trump Quits the Paris Agreement: The Consequences
Experts say that while Trump's decision will significantly impact global climate action, it won't derail it since the clean energy transition is already underway. The economic reasoning behind it is too strong to ignore. However, other nations must unite and increase their efforts to protect the most vulnerable.
Japan’s Fossil Fuel Strategy Fueling Poverty in Bangladesh [Op-Ed]
Despite a severe foreign currency crisis, Bangladesh continues to pour billions into expensive, import-dependent fossil fuel projects—largely driven by Japan’s investments. While power plants remain idle due to fuel shortages, the burden of rising energy costs is pushing millions into poverty. Why is Bangladesh prioritising Japan’s energy agenda over its long-term sustainability?
Japan’s Offshore Wind Potential
Japan needs to boost offshore wind power generation to meet decarbonisation goals, as current targets of 10 GW by 2030 and 45 GW by 2040 are deemed insufficient. With significant offshore wind potential, experts call for more ambitious goals and better policies to enhance investment and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
How Investing in Renewable Energy Fuels Profit and Sustainability
The renewable energy sector is predicted to rapidly expand over the coming decades as the world moves away from fossil fuels. This provides many opportunities for investors to become involved and capitalise on the transition.
APAC Stakeholders Must Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption
As the climate crisis escalates, accelerating the fossil fuel phaseout and scaling up renewable energy...
Japan’s LNG Investments in the US Gulf South: A Costly Miscalculation [Op-Ed]
As Japan positions itself as a clean energy leader, its financial institutions are making a costly miscalculation—doubling down on US liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments. New research shows that exported LNG is 33% worse for the climate than coal, while frontline communities in the US Gulf South suffer severe health impacts from these projects. With mounting legal challenges, rising financial risks, and intensifying global climate commitments, Japan’s banks must reconsider their LNG strategy before it’s too late. Manning Rollerson & Ayumi Fukakusa share their opinion.
Japan-influenced Strategies Trap Asian Nations in Fossil Fuels
Japan's significant investments in fossil fuels are shaping energy policies in South and Southeast Asian nations, leading to increased reliance on non-renewable resources in the region.
2025 Renewable Energy Trends in the Asia Pacific Region
Aside from leading the world in solar PV and onshore wind deployment, the Asia-Pacific region, led by China, will also accelerate the deployment and further increase innovations in alternative clean energy technologies such as offshore wind, floating solar and green hydrogen.
Deforestation: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Deforestation is a significant burden on the world's economy and environment. However, it is primarily driven by agricultural expansion, which is critical to keeping up with growing food demands. Tackling this issue requires a multifaceted approach that balances regulation and sustainable development.
Biodiversity Loss: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Biodiversity is crucial for global ecosystems and the associated services that humans rely on. However, biodiversity loss is increasing exponentially due to human activities. Changing this trend is a crucial step in regional and global climate action.
