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November 13, 2026
COP31 updates: Singapore unveils finance initiative; Indonesia, Norway sign landmark carbon deal
As COP31 unfolds in Türkiye, countries are announcing new initiatives on industrial decarbonization, climate finance and carbon markets. RECCESSARY tracks the latest developments, policy announcements and international climate efforts.
November 13, 2026Climate risks threaten 67% of Asia-Pacific data center sites, report finds
Around 67% of assessed data centre sites in Asia-Pacific face moderate to high levels of climate risk, according to a report released by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield on Nov. 12.
November 12, 2026COP31: Climate finance pledges fall 70% as wealthy nations pull back
The amount of public funding pledged to help developing countries tackle climate change has dropped by more than 70% in 2026, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
November 10, 2026COP31: What is the Belém-Antalya mechanism for a ‘just transition’?
One of the key expected outcomes from the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, is the launch of a “just transition mechanism”.
November 09, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Google commits $160 mln to Malaysia water projects; Indonesia fires test Singapore’s anti-haze law
This week in ASEAN, Google announced a USD 160 million investment in water infrastructure to support its data center expansion in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s ongoing forest fires are putting Singapore’s anti-haze law to the test, raising questions ab
November 05, 2026Yinson GreenTech, Saxon Renewables partner on EV carbon credits
Malaysian electric mobility company Yinson GreenTech has signed an agreement with Saxon Renewables to participate in EVolve, a carbon credit programme that aims to generate verified carbon credits from eligible electric vehicle (EV) charging activities.
November 05, 2026Microplastics pollute nearly two-thirds of corals in Malaysia’s marine protected area, study finds
A study by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu found microplastics in 64% of coral fragment samples taken from sites at Pulau Redang Marine Park. The primary plastic identified was PET, a polymer commonly used in single-use drinking bottles.
November 04, 2026Why the Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind
Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings.
November 04, 2026Can TNFD help build market for biodiversity credits? COP17 puts standards in motion
As COP17 advances global standards for biodiversity credits, Taiwan is exploring opportunities in the emerging market. Experts highlight key challenges in measuring conservation outcomes and explain how companies can prepare through nature-related risk as
November 03, 2026Philippines halts U.S. e-waste imports but struggles to police customs-free zones
The Philippines has stopped accepting electronic waste imports from the United States, following months of campaigning from activists who said the country risked becoming a dumping ground for hazardous foreign waste.