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January 16, 2026
After years of progress, Indonesia risks ‘tragedy’ of a deforestation spike
Deforestation is accelerating, underscoring Indonesia’s reputation as a big greenhouse gas emitter and potentially inviting more scrutiny of its commodity exports.
January 12, 2026Analysis: Why Taiwan’s single-use plastic restrictions are falling short despite years of effort
As Taiwan’s plastic reduction rules continue to expand, the Ministry of Environment recently announced new goals that extend restrictions to e-commerce and retail packaging, while introducing incentives tied to the circular economy.
January 09, 2026How will U.S. exit from global climate initiatives affect clean energy, multilateralism?
The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international entities, including around a dozen energy and climate organizations and agreements, arguing that continued participation no longer serves U.S. national interests.
January 07, 2026Amata to invest $182 million in eco-industrial park amid Vietnam’s strong GDP growth
Thailand’s Amata Corporation subsidiary, Amata VN Plc, has secured government approval to build its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, as Vietnam’s economy continues to post strong growth despite a volatile global environment.
January 07, 2026China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.
January 02, 2026The low-carbon shift: How cement, steel are strategizing for carbon costs
RECCESSARY spoke with Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) and China Steel Corporation (CSC), both among the first to be covered by the carbon fee, to understand how they are shaping their decarbonization paths.
December 29, 2025Why credible sustainability disclosures now matter to investors across ASEAN
Across Southeast Asia, sustainability reporting is entering a new phase as regulators move to align corporate disclosures with ISSB standards.
December 29, 2025ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam sets carbon allowance pilot; Indonesia’s Danantara backs renewable projects
This week in Southeast Asia, renewable energy, carbon governance, and marine sustainability take center stage. Indonesia’s Danantara fund backs PLN to speed up green projects, while the government cracks down on illegal palm oil and mining.
December 22, 2025Slow and Sustainable: Discovering Southeast Asia’s eco-friendly experiences
A quieter form of tourism is taking shape in Southeast Asia — one that places greater emphasis on local communities, lighter environmental footprints, and experiences that don’t need a filter to feel meaningful.
December 22, 2025EU votes to delay EUDR anti-deforestation law for second year in a row
The European Parliament voted on Dec. 17 to delay a key antideforestation regulation that was adopted in 2023 and originally supposed to be implemented at the end of 2024.