Wendy Lo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Japan, and Malaysia are calling for a single, strengthened global system to regulate aviation emissions and support coordinated climate action toward net-zero by 2050.

As COP30 nears its end, with only two days left before delegates head home, 82 countries are calling for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.

A 33 MWh thermal battery integrated with a cement plant’s heat recovery system has begun operating in Thailand. The deployment was built by US thermal-energy-storage startup Rondo Energy in partnership with SCG Cleanergy.

As Thailand races to become the next data center hub, the government has approved a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) scheme with a power generation capacity of 2 gigawatts.

Southeast Asia has 20 TW of untapped VRE potential, but countries remain at different integration stages and will rely on the ASEAN power grid to scale up, the IEA says.

At COP30, Taiwan tech leaders Delta, AUO and Acer showcased how they are advancing climate action through AI-powered solutions and integrated ESG strategies.

Carbon registry Isometric has received approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to issue carbon credits under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

At COP30, Taiwan brought its experience in public-private collaboration for digital and green transition to the international dialogue.