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December 10, 2024
Philippines makes significant leap in renewable energy investment, BNEF report reveals
The Philippines ranked among the top two most attractive emerging markets in Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) latest climate survey.
December 10, 2024Analysis: Why the $300 bln climate-finance goal is even less ambitious than it seems
At COP29 in Baku, developed-country parties agreed to help raise “at least” $300bn a year by 2035 for climate action in developing countries. Yet it faced a strong backlash from many developing countries, with some branding it a “joke” and “betrayal”.
December 09, 2024How can China’s renewables sector take steps towards achieving gender equality?
Data transparency and a commitment from businesses could help improve representation and begin eliminating barriers faced by women.
December 06, 2024Thailand cuts taxes to encourage hybrid EV production
To expand the development of electric vehicles (EVs), the Thai government has passed a new tax system aimed at hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs), offering conditional excise tax reductions for manufacturers.
December 06, 2024Small-scale fishers of Indonesia and China face similar issues
During our workshop in Bali, experts from both nations found common ground when comparing the hurdles to sustainable coastal communities.
December 05, 2024Malaysia’s ambitious SAF plans face supply, regulatory hurdles
Malaysia plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027, leveraging its natural resources to grow its bioenergy sector. However, limited availability of used cooking oil (UCO) raises concerns about meeting biofuel supply demands.
December 05, 2024Analysis: South Asian cross-border energy trade ignores climate risks
A new deal could boost the economy in Bhutan and Nepal while helping India and Bangladesh – but it is based on increasingly precarious hydro.
December 04, 2024AWS to decarbonize new data center with AI innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled new data center components on Dec. 3, including innovations in power supply, cooling systems, and hardware design aimed at supporting the development of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI).
December 03, 2024Geothermal energy development faces challenges in Indonesia, Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines possess rich geothermal resources. However, high risks and local concerns over safety and environmental impacts hinder financing and industry growth.
December 03, 2024Research raises concerns over fossil fuel technologies in AZEC partnership
A study reveals that more than a third of the collaborations under AZEC involve fossil fuel technologies.