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January 07, 2025
Indonesia delays full implementation of B40 biodiesel
Indonesia’s B40 policy, which mandates a 40% palm oil mix with 60% diesel, was initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, officials have confirmed a delay until February, giving businesses a 1.5-month grace period. Furthermore, the governme
January 02, 2025Thailand's healthcare sector takes steps towards sustainability
The healthcare industry is a high energy-consuming sector, contributing 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Thailand, many hospitals have adopted electricity usage management systems and energy-saving measures to reduce carbon emissions.
December 31, 2024Vietnam to ease DPPA rules to expand access for power consumers, retailers
Less than a month after the Vietnamese government issued the new Electricity Law, it has introduced five draft decrees for public consultation, with one focusing on the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism.
December 27, 2024Vietnam's coal imports surge amid struggles with energy transition, grid challenges
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in solar power generation, and the government has actively set policies to promote renewable energy. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Vietnam's coal imports will surpass Taiwan in 2024.
December 26, 2024IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate
“Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those systems at risk, according to a major new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
December 23, 2024Thailand exempts land tax to boost blue carbon in mangrove forests
Recently, Thailand amended tax laws to encourage mangrove restoration, with plans to exempt land taxes on green area, such as mangrove forests, starting in 2025.
December 23, 2024‘Phantom’ rice projects expose voluntary carbon market failings
Amid accusations of fraud, lax auditors and problematic offset certifiers, is the carbon credit market still … credible?
December 18, 2024Malaysia's banks accelerate carbon reduction with solar, financing projects
Malaysia's financial sector is intensifying its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Public Bank will invest RM 14.88 million (about 3.3 million USD) to install solar panels across all its branches and buildings.
December 13, 2024Southeast Asia's carbon market could reach $3 trillion by 2050, says ASEAN report
Southeast Asia's carbon market potential remains largely untapped. A recent report highlights that over the past 15 years, carbon credits provided by the ASEAN region have accounted for only 7% of the global carbon market.
December 11, 2024Philippines' renewable energy market to enter full commercial operation
Starting on Dec. 26, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has announced that the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading system will fully return to a market-driven mechanism.