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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.
Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific: Opportunities in 2025
APAC’s booming economy, population and energy demand make the pace of its clean energy transition crucial for global efforts to slash carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The 2025 NDC updates and the ambition demonstrated by APAC countries will be among the most crucial developments this year.
Air Pollution: The Silent Global Epidemic
Air pollution directly results from human industrialisation and has countless health and economic consequences. However, it remains a challenging issue to tackle, as it requires stringent government policy and societal changes.
New Climate Finance Goal A Boon for Indonesia, But Much Work Remains
At COP29 in Baku, countries agreed on global carbon market standards and a new climate finance goal (NCQG) of USD 300 billion annually by 2035, offering opportunities for Indonesia’s energy transition. While President Prabowo Subianto has pledged ambitious renewable energy targets and a coal phase-down, challenges such as record coal production, inefficiencies in the carbon market and unclear climate finance structures persist. To fully benefit from COP29 outcomes, Indonesia must advance energy reforms, address data gaps, and align its policies with international climate goals.
Top 10 Current Environmental Issues In the World In 2025
The planet faces a myriad of environmental issues that stem from human actions. As the global population has increased along with economies modernising, the demand for natural resources and pollution rates have increased exponentially. This has placed a growing level of stress on the planet's natural systems – many of which are showing signs of wear.
Exposing The Cons Of Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels dominate the global energy mix yet have many cons that make them ill-suited for long-term use. Our existing reliance on fossil fuels is a significant social, economic and environmental risk. Renewable sources provide a sustainable long-term alternative.
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