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November 26, 2025
Inside COP30: Nature finance tops $100 billion, with insights from Taiwan’s Delta, Cathay
This year’s COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil, near the entrance to the Amazon rainforest. Tropical forests and nature conservation were among the summit’s key themes, with nature-based solutions receiving particular attention.
November 25, 2025Foxconn taps AI to scale nature-based solutions in Taiwan, Vietnam
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn is expanding its sustainability strategy with a new suite of AI-enabled nature-based solutions, working with universities in Taiwan and Vietnam to accelerate coastal protection, marine restoration, and soil-carbo
November 24, 2025COP30 wrap-up: Five key takeaways, and why they still need more work
COP30 closed on Saturday after two charged weeks in Belém. A fire that briefly disrupted the venue became an apt metaphor for a summit defined by heated disputes over fossil fuels, finance, forests, critical minerals, and carbon markets.
November 24, 2025Inside COP30: $125 billion fund to protect tropical forests or new layer of financial risk?
On the eve of COP30, an innovative mechanism aimed at transforming global forest protection financing was officially kicked off. The TFFF, initiated by host country Brazil, seeks to establish a sustainable fund with up to USD 125 billion.
November 21, 2025Inside COP30: Can China lead, and how far can South-South cooperation go?
As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.
November 21, 2025Australia looks to pension funds to fuel Southeast Asia clean energy expansion
Australia is optimistic about markets in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, and is expected to further expand regional trade partnerships.
November 21, 2025Early interconnection planning key to powering AI data center surge, GE Vernova says
AI data centers are placing unprecedented stress on electricity systems, raising concerns about whether grids can keep pace with the scale and speed of upcoming deployments.
November 20, 2025COP30: Funding dispute threatens launch of Article 6.4 carbon market
The global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement is facing a funding crunch, raising concerns that part of its budget may be diverted to the Adaptation Fund.
November 18, 2025Tracking ASEAN’s energy shift: 4 charts on investment trends, clean tech priorities
The IEA projects that energy demand in ASEAN will grow at the second-fastest rate globally over the next decade. However, a significant shortfall in renewable energy investment has emerged as a key barrier to the region’s energy transition.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.