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November 25, 2025
AI in climate action: How green digital shapes COP30 discussions
When it comes to AI and climate change, there are a variety of opinions, from the optimistic to the pessimistic and the skeptical. Given the overarching concerns about environmental harms of AI, it is surprising to some that AI is front and centre at COP.
November 25, 2025Foxconn taps AI to scale nature-based solutions in Taiwan, Vietnam
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn is expanding its sustainability strategy with a new suite of AI-enabled nature-based solutions, working with universities in Taiwan and Vietnam to accelerate coastal protection, marine restoration, and soil-carbo
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, 2025Philippines’ biodiesel producers urge caution on mandate revisions
The Philippine government is planning legal amendments to relax the country’s biodiesel mandate in an effort to shield consumers from surging global coconut oil prices and contain inflation risks.
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 21, 2025Inside COP30: Can China lead, and how far can South-South cooperation go?
As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.
November 21, 2025Australia looks to pension funds to fuel Southeast Asia clean energy expansion
Australia is optimistic about markets in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, and is expected to further expand regional trade partnerships.
November 21, 2025Early interconnection planning key to powering AI data center surge, GE Vernova says
AI data centers are placing unprecedented stress on electricity systems, raising concerns about whether grids can keep pace with the scale and speed of upcoming deployments.