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November 26, 2025
Inside COP30: Nature finance tops $100 billion, with insights from Taiwan’s Delta, Cathay
This year’s COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil, near the entrance to the Amazon rainforest. Tropical forests and nature conservation were among the summit’s key themes, with nature-based solutions receiving particular attention.
November 25, 2025Inside COP30: Brazil, Singapore lead global alliances as new carbon market takes shape under Article 6
As the Paris Agreement marks its tenth anniversary this year, countries are rolling out a new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) ahead of COP30, outlining emissions targets for 2035.
November 25, 2025Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia plan trilateral data center with Green Super Grid
Indonesia plans to build a trilateral data center with Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to establish interconnected facilities supported by a “Green Super Grid” developed by state utility PLN.
November 24, 2025COP30 wrap-up: Five key takeaways, and why they still need more work
COP30 closed on Saturday after two charged weeks in Belém. A fire that briefly disrupted the venue became an apt metaphor for a summit defined by heated disputes over fossil fuels, finance, forests, critical minerals, and carbon markets.
November 24, 2025Inside COP30: $125 billion fund to protect tropical forests or new layer of financial risk?
On the eve of COP30, an innovative mechanism aimed at transforming global forest protection financing was officially kicked off. The TFFF, initiated by host country Brazil, seeks to establish a sustainable fund with up to USD 125 billion.
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 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.
November 17, 2025Thailand to pilot 2 GW direct PPA for data centers in 2026
As Thailand races to become the next data center hub, the government has approved a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) scheme with a power generation capacity of 2 gigawatts.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.
November 14, 2025Indonesia accelerates bioenergy shift with Toyota’s bioethanol investment, B50 trials set to begin
Indonesia’s bioenergy sector is seeing a string of positive developments. Japanese automaker Toyota plans to partner with state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to jointly develop bioethanol in Indonesia, with investment expected to reach up to IDR 2.5