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Bangladesh’s Predicament Deepens as Asia Braces for Expansion of Fossil Fuel Corporations
Bangladesh’s recent energy policies reveal a troubling shift toward expanding fossil fuel projects, including open-pit coal mining and LNG imports, despite ongoing issues with energy security and high costs. These developments, driven by political and international influences, threaten to deepen reliance on outdated fossil fuels while sidelining renewable energy efforts.
Asia’s Progress On Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge
Climate Analytics recently released a report on the progress eight key Asian countries have made towards key climate agreements from COP26 and 28. The report paints a diverse picture, with many highs and lows. However, the primary theme is a lack of consistency across the region, with countries failing to align their national policies with climate commitments.
China’s Oil Demand Dropped: Experts See Start of a Trend
The drop in the demand for oil-based fuels in China signals that their peak might be getting closer in what could prove a watershed moment not only for the global oil markets, but also for Asian countries that look toward China for inspiration on how to decarbonise their economies.
Implementing Wealth Taxes to Fund an Equitable Energy Transition in Indonesia [Op-Ed]
Indonesia's recent budget cuts under the Prabowo regime threaten to undermine the country's energy transition and climate commitments. With the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources facing a significant budget reduction, a strategic wealth tax on the super-rich could provide the necessary funding to support decarbonisation efforts and ensure a more equitable transition to sustainable energy.
Unneeded Papua New Guinea LNG Project Would Harm Environmental and Human Rights
The Papua New Guinea LNG project is facing increasing investor withdrawal due to environmental and human rights concerns, with 13 of the top 50 investors already committing to withdraw funding. Critics warn that proceeding with this project could exacerbate climate change and violate the rights of local communities, emphasising the need for a shift towards renewable energy investments instead.
Cost-cutting Solution for Companies in the Philippines
Experts note that addressing the economic and social repercussions of the high electricity costs in the Philippines requires policy reforms that prioritise investments in renewable energy and reduce the reliance on fossil fuel imports.
The Impact of Net Metering Changes on Pakistan’s Solar Boom
Pakistan's solar industry is seeing an unprecedented surge due to high grid energy costs and cheap solar panels. However, this has created challenges for the country's grid and raised costs for grid energy consumers. As a result, the government recently announced changes to its net metering program, which is being met with concern by solar advocates.
Boom & Bust 2025 Report: New Coal Power the Lowest in 20 Years
While the momentum against coal has never been stronger, the world remains off track with the Paris Agreement goals mainly due to ongoing efforts of high-emitting Asian economies like China, India, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia to extend the life of the most polluting fuel.
Japan’s Industrial Policy for Floating Offshore Wind
Japan is poised to harness its vast offshore wind potential by aiming for 140 GW of capacity by 2050, focusing on floating offshore turbines. Despite ambitious government reforms and private sector initiatives, challenges such as rising costs, slow permitting processes and inadequate infrastructure could hinder progress. Successfully navigating these hurdles is crucial for Japan to enhance its energy security and competitiveness in the global renewable energy landscape.
The Surge Of Solar Energy In Pakistan
Solar energy makes up a small portion of Pakistan's energy mix. However, solar panel imports have hit record highs, poising the industry for massive growth. The country needs to improve policies to make this uptick sustainable in the long term.
China’s Coal Plants Are Risking its Energy Transition
China's renewed commitment to coal, marked by the construction of 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power capacity in 2024, poses a significant threat to its climate goals. Despite ambitious renewable energy expansion, the reliance on coal and the rise in coal gasification could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hinder the country's transition to cleaner energy sources.
Climate Tops Voters’ Priorities As Asia Pacific Braces for 2025 Elections
The elections that are about to take place all over APAC in the upcoming months provide candidates with an opportunity to acknowledge ambitious climate and emissions reduction action not only to appease climate voters but also to guarantee economic growth, energy security and better handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
Malaysia’s Economy: Balancing Growth and Renewable Ambitions
Malaysia's economy has seen a significant rebound following COVID-19, positioning it as an economic leader in Southeast Asia. Its pursuit of renewable energy targets over the coming decades has the potential to supercharge this economic growth. However, ongoing government support and investment incentives are critical to capitalising on this opportunity.
The Global Plastics Treaty and Its Importance to End Plastic Pollution
While a few petrostates blocked the progress on the Global Plastics Treaty in 2024, countries will have another chance to advance the initiative in August 2025. Failure to overcome the fossil fuel lobby’s interests for a second time would be devastating for global efforts to tackle one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
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