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Nations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London are set to vote today to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) to cut shipping emissions, but questions are mounting over policy uncertainty and U.S.-led opposition.

The ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 16, where ministers endorsed three regional cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).

Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.

Mukhtar Babayev speaks with Dialogue Earth about the outcomes of last year’s UN climate summit in Azerbaijan and expectations for COP30 in Brazil.

Singapore’s Parliament on Oct. 14 passed the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for a green fuel levy on all departing air passengers starting in 2026.

Thailand’s new Power Development Plan (PDP) is expected to be released next year, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) revealing that addressing the rapid growth of solar power generation will be a central focus.

Mets, the Philippines’ leading cold-storage provider, has signed a renewable-energy supply deal with First Gen Corp., the country’s largest geothermal supplier, to cut costs and emissions in this energy-intensive sector.

Producing green ammonia can be commercially viable without domestic subsidies, but obstacles to scaling remain.

SAF has emerged as a core strategy in aviation’s push to cut carbon emissions. In April, Taiwan reached a milestone as China Airlines, EVA Air, and Starlux Airlines added SAF to flights departing from domestic airports for the first time.

The U.S. on Friday warned of retaliatory measures against countries that vote in favor of an IMO proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships.