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Researchers say protecting the most important biodiversity and carbon areas could substantially reduce environmental risks, but doing so could also constrain nickel supply.

Malaysia launched a new 10-year energy efficiency plan while announcing the results of its latest renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT) round. A total of 41 biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects were approved.

ASEAN countries need to brace themselves for a “super” El Niño weather phenomenon, experts warn.

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.

The country’s biggest corporate mangrove projects are yet to generate carbon credits. But they could lay the foundation for a blue carbon market, experts say.

This week in ASEAN, Thailand has pledged to review its existing power procurement plans in an effort to ease high electricity prices, while Malaysia’s sixth large-scale solar (LSS6) program is set to reshape the country’s utility-scale renewable energy.

Indonesia is turning to private developers to drive its next wave of hydropower expansion, as state utility PLN seeks to accelerate renewable-energy investment while concentrating its own resources on grid infrastructure.

Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.

The researchers point to the need for diversified sources of conservation funding to complement carbon markets, such as blended finance, green bonds and payment for ecosystems services, as well as more supportive governance frameworks.

Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.

Taiwan’s investigation into Central Union’s benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) contamination is ongoing. Authorities have traced about 1,300 metric tons of affected soybean oil to Formosa Oilseed Processing (588 metric tons), Fwusow Industry (421 metric tons) and Taisu

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.