Dialogue Earth

Laos’ dams and transmissions lines are powering the region’s shift to lower-carbon energy. But its neighbours are also ramping up other renewables

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

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

Exploring why energy transition capital is currently being blocked from reaching the country’s captive power plants – and what to do about it.

Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to act quickly to remain competitive.

As the country walks a tightrope between growth and environmental impact, decarbonizing its petrochemicals industry is a key challenge.

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.

Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.