Clean Energy Financing
Stranded Fossil Fuel Assets: A Looming Burden
Stranded fossil fuel assets pose a significant risk for the world. They will affect governments, lenders, and private institutions. The only way to limit this risk is to shift investment away from new fossil fuel projects and develop policies to support the change.
The Spotlight on the Asia-Pacific’s Energy Transitioning to Net-Zero Emissions
Clean energy executive, analyst, and author Joseph Jacobelli argues that the Asia Pacific region has unique features when it comes to the electricity transition to Net Zero Emissions (NTZ). He thinks that the shift from polluting fossil fuels to green and sustainable energy sources will be the biggest in the world, that capital spending will eclipse all other regions, and that some power markets will lead while others will lag.
COP26: How Lack of Climate Finance Derails Coal Phase-out Agenda
The chaos around the last-minute change in the coal declaration by India, China and South Africa at COP26 has certainly made it harder to reach the 1.5-degree target. At the Glasgow UN climate summit, nations pledged to phase-out coal, reduce methane, end deforestation and support the energy transition, etc. With the USD 100 billion pledge of climate finance still not being fulfilled, small and developing countries called for climate justice. Many nations now plan to revisit their commitment by the end of 2022.
Countries Gearing Toward the Clean Energy Transition
Asia is the main engine behind the clean energy revolution. Developing and developed markets across the continent are now increasingly working towards a sustainable future. While challenges remain, the opportunities are huge. China, India, and the ASEAN countries' success stories are just a small example of what lies ahead.
Asia’s Pathway to a Sustainable Future
As the biggest energy consumer and leading CO2 emitter, Asia is the continent in the biggest need of tangible and collective action in the fight for a net-zero future. While the progress hasn't been on par with the EU and the US so far, experts are unequivocal - Asia is the continent that will experience the biggest renewable energy boom in the upcoming decades. For financiers, this means unrivalled opportunities.
Why Corporate Credit Ratings Agencies Shy Away From Climate Risks: An Interview with Melissa Brown, IEEFA
Despite the ever-increasing climate catastrophes, climate risks are not fully reflected in the main ratings of the top rating agencies. In a Q&A with ETA, Melissa Brown of IEEFA talks about the changing dynamics in the credit-rating market and why rating agencies are buying analytics firms.
What the Future Holds for the Big Green Investors in Asia
Asia is poised to be the main driver in the global renewable energy transition. Experts consider it the region that will determine the outcome of the battle against climate change. As such, Asia's renewable energy stage will experience a major boost in the next couple of years. Here is what investors can expect.
The Boom of Green Investments in Asia and the Reasons for the Investors’ Interest
As the next renewable energy powerhouse, Asia is a primary point of interest for many...
Green Investments Growth in Asia – the Global Renewable Energy Powerhouse
Asia is the most populous continent and home to some of the fastest-growing economies. As...
Tech’s Changing Stance on Renewable Energy: Old vs New
The tech industry is slowly becoming a leader in the sustainability space. Companies are actively...
Net-Zero Pledges – Who’s Walking the Talk?
The transition towards clean energy and net-zero emissions is speeding up, driven by pledges from...
Clean Energy Investment – Reducing Climate Change Impacts
If energy-related emissions continue unabated into the future, the negative impacts will grow exponentially. There...
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