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August 11, 2026
One shock too many: Why Southeast Asia’s El Niño response must be different
ASEAN countries need to brace themselves for a “super” El Niño weather phenomenon, experts warn.
August 04, 2026Indonesia shows elevated fire hotspot activity in 2026 as super El Niño threat looms
FireWatch estimates that approximately 103,000 hectares (255,000 acres) of land burned nationwide during the first half of 2026, raising concerns as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could further increase fire risk.
July 27, 2026As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected
Voluntary climate finance between developing countries tripled between 2013 and 2023, reveals a new working paper from the WRI. Developing countries are mobilising more climate finance but neglecting their lowest-income peers
July 15, 2026What London’s climate week revealed about UK-China green finance work
Starmer might be about to lose power, but LCAW kept UK-China green finance cooperation on a positive trajectory.
July 02, 2026Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic climate rehearsal
Los Angeles is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
June 30, 2026Why Vietnam needs both concrete and nature to fight floods
Flooding is becoming one of Vietnam’s most pressing environmental and economic challenges. According to the World Bank, floods and other climate-related disasters cost Vietnam an estimated 1 to 1.5 per cent of GDP annually.
June 25, 2026Three lessons for the world from the fall of another UK prime minister
Keir Starmer promised more for developing countries and a grown-up approach on climate and China. His abrupt exit holds lessons far beyond Britain.
May 07, 2026Southeast Asia must decisively decouple from fossil fuels, starting with transport
As the region plunges deeper into an energy crisis, the way out could lie in a determined move towards EV adoption and reduced reliance on oil and gas imports.
May 04, 2026Key outcomes from first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels
Countries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away from fossil fuels, along with new tools to address harmful subsidies and carbon-intensive trade.
April 20, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Japan unveils $10 bln AZEC energy security plan; Malaysia advances biofuel transition
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments are shaped by accelerating energy transition policies and rising challenges in energy security.