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February 17, 2025
Germany election 2025: Front-runner Merz’s ambiguity on climate, energy raises concerns
The conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz is widely tipped to become Germany’s next chancellor – but remains ambiguous on a range of policy fields, notably on energy and climate.
February 17, 2025Indonesia’s risky gamble with sea sand exports
Restarting exports to neighbouring countries could fuel ecological devastation, but a sustainable approach to sand dredging may be possible.
February 14, 2025Step-by-step guide on how to buy carbon credits on Indonesia carbon exchange
The IDX Carbon Exchange, operated by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, was opened to international buyers on Jan. 20. This move has injected much-needed liquidity into the market. But What qualifications and documents are required?
February 14, 2025Vietnam’s green building surge in 2024 surpasses 2030 target
Driven by the global push for net-zero emissions, Vietnam saw a substantial rise in green buildings last year, reaching a total of 559, far surpassing its 2030 target by more than threefold.
February 13, 2025Philippines installs record-high renewable energy capacity in 2024
The renewable energy sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting a record high in installed capacity for 2024, exceeding the combined total of the past three years.
February 13, 2025Plasma startups offer alternative to hydrogen for decarbonizing industry's heat consumption
Plasma technologies could open new options for decarbonizing heat supply in industrial processes, offering an alternative to the use of green hydrogen.
February 12, 2025Vietnam's carbon market to finalize legal framework by June
Vietnam’s carbon market is gradually taking shape as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially approves the national blueprint, establishing both mandatory and voluntary markets, with full implementation expected by 2029.
February 12, 2025Indonesia targets 35% renewable energy led by solar, hydro, geothermal
Indonesia has unveiled its updated National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), projecting an additional 71GW of installed capacity over the next decade, with a focus on solar, hydropower, and geothermal energy to drive renewable power generation.
February 11, 2025Sarawak targets green hydrogen hub with global partnerships
Sarawak, Malaysia, is determined to become ASEAN’s green hydrogen hub, leveraging its abundant hydropower resources and international collaborations to build a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain.
February 11, 2025Thai government, industry leaders join forces to expand SAF production
To assist the aviation industry in its decarbonization efforts, the Thai government and businesses are focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Two major oil companies in Thailand have partnered with Japanese firms to increase raw material supply.