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What is Carbon Credit Fraud? How Does It Impact Climate Action?
Carbon credit fraud undermines the integrity and effectiveness of the carbon credit market, which is crucial for global decarbonisation efforts. Stricter regulations, improved verification processes and greater transparency are needed to ensure the market's role in mitigating climate change.
Why Are Carbon Credits Bad? The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Credits
The carbon credit market is booming, but many experts believe it has several critical failures that reduce credit effectiveness. With foundational changes, the market can navigate these risks and be a valuable tool for decarbonisation.
Indonesia’s Energy Policy Under The New President Prabowo Subianto
Environmentalists, human rights activists, and energy market analysts are wary of Prabowo Subianto's appointment as Indonesia's new president. However, the leader can prove them wrong in what would be a huge boost for Indonesia's and the global decarbonisation and sustainability efforts.
Biomass Energy in the Philippines: From Waste to Power
Biomass energy is a zero-emissions energy source that is vital to the country's energy landscape. Additionally, its growth is an essential focus for the country's renewable energy goals. However, the government must address feedstock concerns and provide regulatory support for the industry to grow.
Does Carbon Offsetting Work?
Carbon offsets are becoming essential to corporate decarbonisation, yet their impact in reducing emissions is highly debated. There is mounting evidence that the environmental benefits of a large portion of offsets sold on the market are exaggerated or worthless. However, with proper oversight and management, offsets can be critical in combatting unavoidable emissions.
The State of Fossil Fuel Funding in 2024: The Biggest Corporate and State Backers
While unbearable heatwaves, catastrophic floods, and other devastating climate impacts are multiplying in frequency and severity, experts reveal that the top 60 largest private banks have provided USD 6.9 trillion to fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement.
What to Expect From COP29 in Azerbaijan?
The mounting climate disasters are an alarming sign that there is no time for another wasted COP. So far, the signs from the host and the parties' discourse on crucial topics indicate this is easier said than done.
Energy Efficiency in the Philippines: The NEECP
The Philippines is one of the most at-risk countries for climate impacts. Improving energy efficiency across all sectors is a central part of its climate mitigation strategy. The recent NEECP roadmap will guide the country's energy efficiency improvements over the next three decades.
Bangladesh’s Fossil Fuel Misadventure Offers Sobering Lessons on What Not To Do For a Proper Energy Transition
Bangladesh is focused on tackling essential socio-economic challenges following its recent political transition. Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem, the Research Director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), shares his thoughts on how Bangladesh’s power and energy sector's trajectory is far off course and calls for proactively transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
K-pop Fans Urge K-pop Giant HYBE to Address Plastic Album Pollution Ahead of the UN’s 5th Plastic Treaty Talks in South Korea
In the lead-up to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental meeting in November to tackle plastic waste in South Korea, K-pop fans are taking centre stage in the fight against plastic pollution. In a creative protest, fans gathered at HYBE’s - BTS’s label - headquarters in Seoul to advocate for environmentally responsible practices in the K-pop industry.
Over One-third of AZEC Agreements Support Fossil Fuels, Risking High Emissions and Future Costs for Southeast Asia
Launched by Japan in March 2023, AZEC is a diplomatic initiative with eleven Southeast Asian countries and Australia to advance cooperation in Asia towards carbon neutrality and a platform for joint investment to develop zero-emission technologies across the region. However, according to Zero Carbon Analytics’ analysis, over one-third of those MoUs will promote fossil fuels or technologies that will prolong fossil fuels.
Geothermal Energy in the Philippines: A Sustainablity Powerhouse
Geothermal energy is a sustainable and reliable source of power for the Philippines. The country has significant geothermal resources and is located along the Ring of Fire. As a result, the country has the world's third-largest geothermal capacity.
Prime Minister Ishiba’s Opportunity to Lead Asia’s Energy Transition [Op-Ed]
Gerry Arances, Executive Director at CEED and Zenzi Suhadi, Executive Director of WALHI, call upon Prime Minister Ishiba to stop investing in dirty energy projects and stop the continued derailing of Southeast Asia's energy transition.
Laos’ Net-zero 2050: Renewable Power Generation Challenges and Opportunities
ASEAN member Laos has plans to increase renewable energy in its power mix, notably solar power buildout. However, it continues to rely on hydropower and coal-fired power plants to generate electricity, complicating both its way forward and decarbonisation plans.
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