Reccessary｜Global Renewable Energy and Carbon Market Information

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

The Philippines has stopped accepting electronic waste imports from the United States, following months of campaigning from activists who said the country risked becoming a dumping ground for hazardous foreign waste.

Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure

Google announced on Nov. 2 that it will provide USD 160 million to develop shared water infrastructure in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, supporting its planned data center operations and expanding local water supply.

China launches bond themed around snow leopard conservation at COP17

Announced on 22 October at the UN biodiversity conference COP17 in Armenia, the project seeks to raise at least CNY 10 million (USD 1.4 million) through a bond to be issued by the Qinghai branch of the People’s Bank of China.

Carbon Management｜Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Nike, CMA CGM launch first electric barge in Vietnam

Nike, French shipping group CMA CGM and Vietnamese port operator Gemadept have launched a fully electric inland barge service in Vietnam, aiming to reduce emissions from cargo transportation between Ho Chi Minh City and the Cai Mep port area.

October 30, 2026

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

Singapore became the first ASEAN country to pass a law punishing firms responsible for unhealthy air quality within its borders over a decade ago. But no charges have been brought, prompting legal experts and advocacy groups to call for updates.

Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026

Singapore is accelerating efforts to diversify its energy supply, announcing new projects in geothermal energy, energy storage, low-carbon technologies and power infrastructure as Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) opened on Oct. 26.

China launches bond themed around snow leopard conservation at COP17

Extreme El Niños are coming: How earlier net zero could reduce future risks

The world is on the cusp of an historic El Niño, a climate pattern centred in the Pacific that could reshape weather across the planet.

October 16, 2026

COP17 biodiversity summit: Interactive guide to key issues and negotiation progress

Between 19 and 30 October, 196 parties will gather to hammer out the precise wording of the dozens of legal texts that make up the decisions under the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the CBD.

October 13, 2026

Pre-COP31: Pacific voices put 1.5°C target and climate finance in spotlight

Preparatory meetings for the United Nations’ annual climate summit are usually quiet affairs, focused on laying the political and technical groundwork for the main COP event. But this year felt very different.

COP17: Can countries break deadlock on sharing benefits from nature’s digital data?

As world leaders prepare to gather in Armenia for the UN biodiversity conference, discussions over Digital Sequence Information are reaching a tipping point.

Initiative｜Asia Pacific｜Service and Others

Grid access barriers are holding back renewable energy in Asia

Asian governments are accelerating electrification, expanding renewable energy, and investing in power grids, while fast-growing electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturing industries is putting additional pressure on already burdened power

October 06, 2026

COP31: Can a global roadmap finally turn the fossil fuel transition pledge into action?

Countries embrace clean energy but resist cutting fossil fuel production. That fault line is now shaping the UN's first transition roadmap, due at COP31 in November.

October 05, 2026

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026

Global｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Defeat for denialism’: Lula beats far right Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election

Incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected on Oct. 25 in a surprise defeat of his far-right rival who had promised to remove “environmental obstacles” in the Amazon rainforest.

Global｜Green Policy｜Manufacturing

Chemical recycling under scrutiny as plastic industry pushes new accounting rules

As scientists and dozens of nations call for major reductions in plastic production, the plastics industry continues to push pyrolysis — dubbed chemical or advanced recycling — as a primary solution to the global plastic waste crisis.

October 22, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy

ASEAN Weekly: Report flags high green energy financing costs; ETS Asia spotlights grid and climate tech investment

The high financing costs remain a major barrier to renewable energy development, according to a new ASEAN energy report. Meanwhile, Energy Tech Summit Asia, held in the region for the first time, brought together industry leaders and investors.

High financing costs hinder Southeast Asia’s energy transition, ASEAN report finds

ASEAN’s energy demand continues to grow, but the region faces an annual investment gap of around USD 405 billion. Renewables currently account for less than 15% of the energy mix, well below the region’s target.

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Service and Others

Can underwater AI data centers solve energy challenges? China's projects raise new concerns

A Chinese firm is deploying data servers to the sea for natural cooling. Experts say more information on their environmental impacts is needed before expansion

October 20, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

The AI infrastructure race: Batam emerges as data center hub as Nvidia AI factory, GW-scale projects test power supply

As AI data center investments expand from Singapore and Johor to Batam, the Indonesian island is emerging as Southeast Asia's next computing hub. But can its power infrastructure keep pace with growing demand?

October 06, 2026

The AI infrastructure race: Rapid advances in AI drive upgrades in data center power, cooling and design

Surging demand for AI computing power is reshaping data center power systems, cooling technologies and building design.

October 02, 2026

RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building｜Global

Analysis: Wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis

The UK has avoided the need for gas imports worth £5.9bn since the start of the Hormuz crisis as a result of record generation from wind and solar, reveals Carbon Brief analysis. While gas prices are surging to levels not seen since the 2022 energy crisis

October 01, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Service and Others

ETS Asia: What investors look for as climate tech moves from FOAK to scale

October 01, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

ETS Asia: As renewables, AI data centers expand, can Asia’s grids keep pace?

After seven years in Europe, Energy Tech Summit made its Asian debut in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 29 and 30, bringing together industry players and investors to discuss AI and energy, climate technology and investment.

September 30, 2026

Foxconn, Brookfield to develop 1 GW renewables in Vietnam to cut supply chain emissions

Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.

June 10, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Exclusive: Why buying more green electricity can mean bigger losses for Taiwanese companies

Taiwan’s government is considering a mechanism to separate surplus electricity from renewable energy certificates (RECs), under which excess power would flow back to the grid free of charge while developers retain the certificates for separate allocation.

May 12, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: Can EVN adapt to Vietnam’s new competitive power market?

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) continues to play an indispensable role in the country’s power market liberalization. Yet, increasing market participation and strengthening competition mechanisms also challenge EVN’s traditional position in the sector.

May 07, 2026

RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building｜ASEAN

Vietnam’s power reforms: Why corporate demand for green power is turning cautious despite low renewable costs

For corporate buyers, Vietnam’s DPPA framework still lacks sufficient clarity at this stage. Combined with the introduction of the two-component electricity pricing mechanism, many companies are now reassessing their green power procurement strategies.

May 06, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: Developers face mounting barriers despite DPPA rollout

Interviews conducted by RECCESSARY with multiple investors and developers found that opaque regulations, limited access to power data, and policy instability remain the biggest obstacles.

May 05, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: How DPPA, two-component tariffs are reshaping corporate energy strategy

Vietnam’s power market is moving toward greater liberalization and transparency as the government loosens regulations to let supply and demand play a bigger role in determining electricity prices.

May 04, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Service and Others

Philippines’ Retail Aggregation Program grows as Lawson, McDonald’s participate

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is planning to achieve 100% renewable electricity use in the Philippines, with supply set to begin in late May through energy company ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).

April 30, 2026

Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure

Carbon Management｜Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Nike, CMA CGM launch first electric barge in Vietnam

October 30, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

The AI infrastructure race: AI data centers look to sea and space as Google, Microsoft explore new frontiers

As AI data centers expand from land to sea and even space, offshore computing is moving closer to commercialization. Could Taiwan's offshore wind expertise unlock new opportunities?

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

Vietnam ranks 8th in LEED as green factories become supply chain standard

Green factories are becoming a basic requirement for major global brands operating supply chains in Vietnam, with low-carbon considerations extending from site selection to water and electricity use.

September 22, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits recent high as manufacturing electricity comes into focus

Apple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17. Learn why manufacturing electricity is now key for Taiwan suppliers.

September 14, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Why China’s petrochemical push in Indonesia challenges its green ambitions

China is pouring investment into Indonesia’s petrochemical industry. But will its stricter environmental standards at home apply abroad?

August 31, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Service and Others

Carbon accounting differences can halve a company’s reported footprint, study finds

Companies can, in theory, appear to cut the carbon footprint of their supply chains in half simply by changing how they calculate emissions, according to a new paper.

August 17, 2026

Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others｜Global

New insurance framework aims to improve economics of reforestation carbon projects

Isometric has introduced an insurance framework developed with global insurance broker Marsh that allows reforestation project developers to reduce their contributions to carbon credit buffer pools, potentially improving project revenues.

October 21, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

EU ETS expansion puts Asian airlines and exporters at a carbon pricing crossroads

EU ETS covers the same Bangkok–Paris flight at EUR 14,789 vs EUR 2,152 under CORSIA—a 6.9x gap. STARLUX is delaying credit purchases until 2031, but concentrated 2027 demand could push prices higher.

July 31, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

Researchers, NGOs warn EU carbon market reform plans threaten climate targets

Following the European Commission's proposal for the reform of the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will make it harder for the EU to reach its climate targets, said researchers and environmental organisations from Germany.

July 21, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others

EU's carbon agenda faces political reality as ETS2 backlash grows, CORSIA rules soften

10 EU states are blocking ETS2 as the Commission delays stricter CORSIA rules to Phase 2 in 2027. EU-compliant aviation credits could command a USD 5–6/tonne premium, driving Asian airline buying.

July 17, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others

Taiwan’s carbon fee debut: Semiconductors account for 44% of payments as reduction plan withdrawals surface

Taiwan’s carbon fee system has officially entered into force. According to the MOENV, all 461 regulated facilities operated by 240 companies completed their carbon fee payments on schedule.

June 04, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

Q&A: How countries got the global ‘net-zero’ shipping deal ‘back on track’

Nations are “back on track” to adopt a framework for curbing global shipping emissions, following the latest International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) meeting in London, UK.

May 06, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Pricing｜Basic Materials

Malaysia delays carbon tax as energy prices rise, prioritizes carbon market framework

Rising global energy prices are pressuring decarbonization efforts. Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said on April 21 that Malaysia will delay a carbon tax on industries to ease business cost pressures.

April 23, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Market｜Service and Others

Can REDD+ deliver for Indigenous communities in the Philippines?

REDD+ aims to protect 40,000 hectares of Iraya forest in Mindoro, Philippines, but carbon revenue remains unresolved. Read the full report.

August 27, 2026

Indonesia reopens forestry carbon credit exports, but bigger challenge lies at home

Indonesia reopened international forestry carbon credit exports and launched a new SRUK registry, but an expert says its domestic carbon market remains sluggish.

August 10, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Market｜Service and Others

What makes multinational companies conserve mangroves in India?

The country’s biggest corporate mangrove projects are yet to generate carbon credits. But they could lay the foundation for a blue carbon market, experts say.

August 10, 2026

Carbon markets alone won’t keep Southeast Asia’s forests standing, study says

The researchers point to the need for diversified sources of conservation funding to complement carbon markets, such as blended finance, green bonds and payment for ecosystems services, as well as more supportive governance frameworks.

August 06, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Market｜Energy, Transport & Building

Indonesia’s energy transition hinges on bankable projects and a functioning carbon market, experts say

ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.

July 29, 2026

Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network

Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.

July 27, 2026

Can Indonesia build the workforce needed for its blue carbon ambitions?

Indonesia holds 17% of the world's mangroves and seagrasses, yet still lacks the trained workforce needed to deliver its blue carbon ambitions.

July 22, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

November 04, 2026

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

November 03, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Service and Others

Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure

November 02, 2026

Carbon Management｜Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Nike, CMA CGM launch first electric barge in Vietnam

October 30, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

October 29, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

November 04, 2026

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026

October 27, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

High financing costs hinder Southeast Asia’s energy transition, ASEAN report finds

October 08, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

The AI infrastructure race: Batam emerges as data center hub as Nvidia AI factory, GW-scale projects test power supply

October 06, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

The AI infrastructure race: Rapid advances in AI drive upgrades in data center power, cooling and design

October 02, 2026

Surging demand for AI computing power is reshaping data center power systems, cooling technologies and building design.

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Nickel expansion puts Indonesia’s biodiversity goals under pressure, study finds

August 13, 2026

Researchers say protecting the most important biodiversity and carbon areas could substantially reduce environmental risks, but doing so could also constrain nickel supply.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Basic Materials

One shock too many: Why Southeast Asia’s El Niño response must be different

August 11, 2026

ASEAN countries need to brace themselves for a “super” El Niño weather phenomenon, experts warn.

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Basic Materials

Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million

August 06, 2026

Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Indonesia shows elevated fire hotspot activity in 2026 as super El Niño threat looms

August 04, 2026

FireWatch estimates that approximately 103,000 hectares (255,000 acres) of land burned nationwide during the first half of 2026, raising concerns as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could further increase fire risk.

Global｜Carbon Management｜Basic Materials

Can ship recycling supply steel needed for the green transition?

July 01, 2026

Old ships contain mountains of scrap needed for lower-carbon steelmaking. But the course from ship to furnace is made harder by global politics.

Carbon Management｜Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Nike, CMA CGM launch first electric barge in Vietnam

October 30, 2026

Global｜Green Policy｜Manufacturing

Chemical recycling under scrutiny as plastic industry pushes new accounting rules

October 22, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Why China’s petrochemical push in Indonesia challenges its green ambitions

August 31, 2026

China is pouring investment into Indonesia’s petrochemical industry. But will its stricter environmental standards at home apply abroad?

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?

August 03, 2026

Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

RECCESSARY Thailand seminar shows how early decarbonization cuts costs before CBAM bites

July 03, 2026

RECCESSARY's Bangkok seminar showed recycled aluminum saves €21/tCO₂e today and avoids €6,243 in CBAM costs by 2034 vs €230 for recycled. Suppliers covering 70% of brand footprints face audit-ready data demands.

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

The AI infrastructure race: AI data centers look to sea and space as Google, Microsoft explore new frontiers

October 08, 2026

As AI data centers expand from land to sea and even space, offshore computing is moving closer to commercialization. Could Taiwan's offshore wind expertise unlock new opportunities?

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

Vietnam ranks 8th in LEED as green factories become supply chain standard

September 22, 2026

Green factories are becoming a basic requirement for major global brands operating supply chains in Vietnam, with low-carbon considerations extending from site selection to water and electricity use.

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits recent high as manufacturing electricity comes into focus

September 14, 2026

Apple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17. Learn why manufacturing electricity is now key for Taiwan suppliers.

RE Energy｜Electronic Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Singapore leads data center financing as investment spreads across Southeast Asia

September 02, 2026

Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Electronic Manufacturing

Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle

June 29, 2026

Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

November 03, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Service and Others

Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure

November 02, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

October 29, 2026

Global｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Defeat for denialism’: Lula beats far right Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election

October 27, 2026

Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others｜Global

New insurance framework aims to improve economics of reforestation carbon projects

October 21, 2026

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026

Global｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Defeat for denialism’: Lula beats far right Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election

Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind

Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.

Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones

Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure

Carbon Management｜Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Nike, CMA CGM launch first electric barge in Vietnam

October 30, 2026

‘Influence without enforcement’: Indonesia’s fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law

Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy

ASEAN Weekly: Report flags high green energy financing costs; ETS Asia spotlights grid and climate tech investment

High financing costs hinder Southeast Asia’s energy transition, ASEAN report finds

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Service and Others

Can underwater AI data centers solve energy challenges? China's projects raise new concerns

A Chinese firm is deploying data servers to the sea for natural cooling. Experts say more information on their environmental impacts is needed before expansion

October 20, 2026

Initiative｜Asia Pacific｜Service and Others

Grid access barriers are holding back renewable energy in Asia

October 06, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

The AI infrastructure race: Rapid advances in AI drive upgrades in data center power, cooling and design

Surging demand for AI computing power is reshaping data center power systems, cooling technologies and building design.

October 02, 2026

RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building｜Asia Pacific

Taiwan’s solar slowdown opens a growing market for boosting output at existing plants

For the past decade, Taiwan’s solar industry has largely focused on finding land and building more projects. The rules of competition, however, may now be changing.

September 29, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

Australia is in the middle of a rapid data centre rollout. Warehouses full of computer servers that run the artificial intelligence (AI) tools society increasingly uses are being built at pace, and they draw heavily on essential resources.

September 22, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

What offshore wind can offer China beyond carbon cuts

It can strengthen energy security and bring investment and employment closer to demand, write two academics.

September 09, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Nepal’s flood disaster puts its hydropower-first strategy, exports to the test

The Aug. 26 flash floods on the Nepal-China border wiped out or badly damaged 281 megawatts of installed capacity and damaged 388 MW under construction in Nepal, with losses estimated to be hundreds of billions of Nepali rupees.

September 08, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Initiative｜Service and Others

Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods

Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.

September 04, 2026

China launches bond themed around snow leopard conservation at COP17

Global｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

‘Defeat for denialism’: Lula beats far right Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election

Global｜Green Policy｜Manufacturing

Chemical recycling under scrutiny as plastic industry pushes new accounting rules

October 22, 2026

Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others｜Global

New insurance framework aims to improve economics of reforestation carbon projects

October 21, 2026

Extreme El Niños are coming: How earlier net zero could reduce future risks

The world is on the cusp of an historic El Niño, a climate pattern centred in the Pacific that could reshape weather across the planet.

October 16, 2026

COP17 biodiversity summit: Interactive guide to key issues and negotiation progress

Between 19 and 30 October, 196 parties will gather to hammer out the precise wording of the dozens of legal texts that make up the decisions under the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the CBD.

October 13, 2026

Pre-COP31: Pacific voices put 1.5°C target and climate finance in spotlight

COP17: Can countries break deadlock on sharing benefits from nature’s digital data?

As world leaders prepare to gather in Armenia for the UN biodiversity conference, discussions over Digital Sequence Information are reaching a tipping point.