The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) is the brainchild of former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who described it as “a framework designed to help Asia decarbonise together while continuing to promote the introduction of renewable energy and energy conservation.” Despite promoting carbon neutrality, AZEC agreements focus heavily on fossil fuels like LNG and unproven tech like CCS. Many scientists question if AZEC’s initiatives can genuinely reduce emissions. Experts say Asia needs support for renewables—not costly, outdated technologies.
Metallurgical Coal Edition – Has Global Met Coal Demand Plateaued?
Join Energy Tracker Asia for a high-level briefing on the structural shifts redefining the global steel and metallurgical coal industries. As China transitions toward scrap-based manufacturing and Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) reshapes trade competitiveness, our panel of experts will analyze whether growth in India and Southeast Asia can offset shifting demand. Discover how geopolitical tensions and accelerating carbon-reduction technologies will transform global supply chains and market assumptions over the next decade.
Date : 23 April 2026
Platform: Zoom