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October 06, 2026
Grid access barriers are holding back renewable energy in Asia
Asian governments are accelerating electrification, expanding renewable energy, and investing in power grids, while fast-growing electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturing industries is putting additional pressure on already burdened power
October 01, 2026ETS Asia: What investors look for as climate tech moves from FOAK to scale
On the second day of Energy Tech Summit Asia, discussions turned to this financing challenge. From first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects to blended finance, investors and industry experts explored how emerging technologies can bridge the funding gap.
September 16, 2026El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century
Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.
September 14, 2026How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains
A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.
September 11, 2026Philippines takes on more climate responsibility in new NDC, but funding gaps remain
The Philippines has submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), raising its ambition by increasing the share of emissions reductions it plans to achieve with its own resources.
September 04, 2026Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods
Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.
August 27, 2026Can REDD+ deliver for Indigenous communities in the Philippines?
REDD+ aims to protect 40,000 hectares of Iraya forest in Mindoro, Philippines, but carbon revenue remains unresolved. Read the full report.
August 17, 2026Carbon accounting differences can halve a company’s reported footprint, study finds
Companies can, in theory, appear to cut the carbon footprint of their supply chains in half simply by changing how they calculate emissions, according to a new paper.
August 14, 2026As Taiwan’s green finance tops $166 billion, how can SMEs secure funding?
Taiwan's green finance has topped $166 billion, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still struggle to access funding due to data gaps. See how transition finance can close the divide.
August 14, 2026Thailand weighs financial guarantees, higher power tariffs for data center developers
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering requiring data center developers to post a guarantee and pay higher electricity tariffs to safeguard power supplies and prevent the sector’s rapid expansion from driving up household electricity