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UBS Quits the Net-Zero Banking Alliance: The Consequences
The mass exodus of UBS and other leading banks from the NZBA has made the coalition a thing of the past, sending a clear signal to the market that climate change has become even less of a priority for financial institutions. For Southeast Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions and a hotspot for fossil fuel expansion, this outlook leaves little room for optimism.
CREA: Indonesia’s RUPTL Plan Puts Fossil Fuels First, Renewable Energy Later
According to CREA, Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025-2034 reveals major discontent between the ambitious climate pledges and public commitments of the country’s leadership and the real plans, which see a projected growth and a pivotal role for fossil fuels.
The 2025 APEC Meeting: Opportunity For South Korea to Step Up
The sluggish global emissions reduction progress and the worsening climate emergency necessitate all hands on deck. South Korea, which has historically been among the biggest climate laggards, can change course and help lead Asia towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Trump’s Environmental Policy: Is “Climate Change the Greatest Con Job Ever”?
While Trump's climate policy rollbacks have destabilised global efforts, they are also accelerating a power shift, paving the way for Asian nations to emerge as the world's new climate leaders.
BNEF: Renewables Are Becoming Cheaper than Natural Gas in Southeast Asia
Despite the better economics, improved energy security and accelerated climate action that renewables guarantee, Southeast Asian nations plan for massive gas investments. Changing course requires political ambition for weaning energy systems off fossil fuels, pledging more ambitious climate targets and supporting clean energy developers.
China’s Green Manufacturing Industry Brings Massive Investments to 54 Countries
A new database reveals that a rapid acceleration in overseas investment by Chinese green technology manufacturers is reshaping the global clean-tech landscape and bringing economic benefits to over 50 countries worldwide, with ASEAN attracting the most capital.
Why Global Plastics Treaty Talks Failed?
The failure of the INC-5.2 Geneva talks highlights how vested interests, particularly petrostates, continue to block meaningful global action on plastic pollution. With plastic production surging—contributing nearly 5% of global emissions—and microplastics infiltrating ecosystems and human health, urgent leadership and policy shifts are critical.
Perovskite Solar Cells Race: Japan’s Plan to Lead
Japan is racing to lead the global perovskite solar cell industry, aiming to install 20 GW by 2040 and build a self-sufficient supply chain. Despite promising technological advances and ambitious targets, cost and durability barriers remain, highlighting the need for bolder policy support to turn perovskites into a game-changer for decarbonisation and energy independence.
The EU-China Meeting Marks a New Era in Climate Diplomacy
The world has reached the moment when emissions must peak to keep the 1.5°C target within reach and avert the most devastating impacts of climate change. In the absence of the US, the China-EU climate cooperation offers hope that this might still be possible.
AI Data Centre Development in Japan and Clean Energy Transition
As AI data centres rapidly expand globally, their immense energy demands threaten to undermine decarbonisation efforts — unless powered by 100% renewables. Japan’s proactive “Watt-Bit Collaboration” aims to coordinate data centre growth with renewable energy development, but challenges around location and definitions of “clean energy” remain. The future of sustainable AI hinges on smart policy and clear energy standards.
2025 House of Councillors Election Results Bring Uncertainty For Japan
The election results indicate that the government may now need to make concessions to other parties to pass legislation. And with the growing influence of Trump-inspired parties, climate action and renewables-favouring energy policies might take yet another blow.
G20 Summit 2025: A Pivotal Moment for Developing Countries
South Africa’s chair of the G20 presents a unique opportunity to influence global policies and advocate for the interests of low-income and developing countries and their needs in addressing the challenges they face due to climate change and poverty.
UN and IRENA: Renewables the Cheapest Electricity Source in 2024
New reports reveal that solar and wind power offer the lowest-priced electricity even without governmental support. Renewables have also helped save billions in fossil fuel import and climate damage costs, while boosting GDP and opening up millions of new jobs. Still, the world continues to subsidise polluting fuels — a practice that the 2035 NDC updates should end.
What’s Behind Gas Expansion in Australia – New Report
A new report reveals that Japanese and Korean corporate profits fuel gas expansion in Australia, jeopardising climate goals and posing financial risks. Despite warnings from the IEA that no new gas projects are needed for a net-zero future, Australia continues to expand LNG exports, risking increased emissions and environmental harm while locking in fossil fuel dependence.
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