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September 11, 2024
Southeast Asia’s highly anticipated environmental rights declaration ‘watered down’, say critics
From 2012 to 2021, 318 land and environmental defenders were killed across Southeast Asia, representing 18% of the global total. The Philippines ranks as Asia’s most lethal country for such activists, with 281 recorded deaths since 2012.
September 10, 2024Actis invests $602 million for 40% stake in world's largest solar project
To build the world’s largest solar power project, Terra Solar, the Philippines' largest distribution company, Manila Electric Company (Meralco), established a strategic partnership with Actis of the UK on Sept. 6.
September 09, 2024Experts address opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s emerging carbon market
Vietnam is expected to start piloting its carbon trading market in 2025, with carbon emission control and trading measures for high-emission sectors such as cement, steel, and transportation also set to take effect that year.
September 09, 2024Malaysia launches aviation decarbonization blueprint, highlights SAF adoption
The Malaysian government announced its first aviation industry carbon reduction plan, which proposes four major carbon reduction measures for airlines.
September 02, 2024Indonesia’s EV ambitions highlight urgent battery recycling challenges
As the Indonesian government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste.
August 29, 2024ACEN, Barito Renewables partner to expand wind power in Indonesia
ACEN energy company announced a new partnership with Indonesia's Barito Renewables, aiming to expand wind power projects in Indonesia.
August 28, 2024Singapore startup's immersion cooling technology halves data center energy consumption
Data center startup Sustainable Metal Cloud has introduced an immersion cooling system that reportedly slashes energy consumption by 50% and reduces installation costs by 28% compared to traditional liquid cooling systems.
August 27, 2024Southeast Asia is set to be global EV industry hub, report says
Despite a slowdown in global electric vehicle (EV) market growth, BloombergNEF’s latest report remains optimistic about Southeast Asia becoming a global hub. The report forecasts that by 2040, the region will account for 56% of global EV sales.
August 27, 2024Indonesia’s incoming president hopes to implement B50 biodiesel in 2025
To reduce fuel imports and carbon emissions, Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto has recently announced that the country will enforce a mandatory B50 biodiesel policy by 2025. This announcement has raised concerns in the industry.
August 26, 2024Indonesia’s JETP receives $25 million rooftop solar development fund
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has finally attracted its first overseas investment. The startup Xurya has secured a $25 million investment from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF).