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July 14, 2025
Climate adaptation in action: From disaster prevention to resilience in face of extreme weather
Each year could now be the coolest summer of our lifetime. With global average temperature surpassing the 1.5°C threshold in 2024, extreme weather is expected to grow more frequent and severe.
July 04, 2025Salzgitter CEO urges Germany to pursue green steel ambitions despite setbacks
Despite recent setbacks in its efforts to establish green steel production, Germany should continue its support for the transition to hydrogen-based industrial processes, said the CEO of steelmaker Salzgitter, Gunnar Groebler.
July 04, 2025RECCESSARY signs MOU with VCEA to establish data sharing platform
RECCESSARY—the green energy and carbon intelligence platform under research firm InfoLink—announced on July 4 that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam Clean Energy Association (VCEA).
July 03, 2025Malaysia slashes green tariffs by up to 80% to boost renewable energy uptake
To encourage households and businesses to use renewable energy, the Malaysian government has significantly reduced its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) surcharge by as much as 80%.
July 01, 2025Over 100 firms, investors urge EU to uphold sustainability regulations
On June 30, more than 100 companies and investors issued a joint statement urging the European Union to maintain its strong sustainability regulations.
July 01, 2025Indonesia’s 10 GW renewables goal at risk as PLN faces criticism over slow progress
Indonesia’s energy transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with experts pointing to the inefficiency of state-owned utility PLN and fragmented policies that are limiting the number of bankable projects.
June 30, 2025ASEAN nations accelerate nuclear policy reforms to meet low-carbon demand
As demand for low-carbon electricity continues to surge, ASEAN countries are advancing nuclear-related legislation. The Philippines has recently released a draft framework for commercial nuclear power development.
June 27, 2025Study finds major coral loss in Vietnam’s first marine protected area
Vietnam’s first marine protected area (MPA), Nha Trang Bay, has lost nearly 200 hectares (494 acres) of coral reef since it was established in 2002, according to a new study. The study calls for stronger conservation measures.
June 26, 2025Indonesia’s energy transition attracts momentum from sovereign funds
Indonesia is emerging as a promising destination for energy transition investments. Two of the country’s leading sovereign wealth funds have recently reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up investments in clean energy.
June 26, 2025Summer Davos: New energy, bio-innovation dominate 2025 emerging technologies list
At the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as “Summer Davos,” the World Economic Forum (WEF) on June 24 unveiled its Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025. Among them, four technologies in sustainable and low-carbon energy made the list.