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November 21, 2025
Inside 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 21, 2025China raises profile in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid U.S. absence
China has taken a more prominent role in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid the absence of the US. Beijing’s diplomats have been active in behind-the-scenes roles previously typically filled by Washington.
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 20, 2025COP30: IATA, Japan, Malaysia call for stronger CORSIA, reject ticket taxes
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.
November 20, 2025Indonesia labeled ‘Fossil of the Day’ for echoing industry talking points at COP30
Indonesia has been publicly rebuked at COP30 with a “Fossil of the Day” award after civil society groups accused its delegation of echoing fossil fuel and carbon industry lobbyists during negotiations on Article 6.4, the UN’s new carbon market mechanism.
November 20, 2025Time for Vietnam to resolve its renewable energy legal quagmire, expert calls
In Vietnam, an impasse over feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy producers threatens foreign investors’ confidence in government policies
November 19, 2025COP30: More than 80 countries challenge petrostates with fossil fuel phase-out call
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.
November 19, 2025COP30 updates: Philippines spotlights just transition, ASEAN carbon framework gains momentum
For the first time, ASEAN has set up its own pavilion at a UN climate summit (COP30), signaling the bloc’s growing commitment to climate finance and a just transition.