Philippines ranks 23rd among 63 states in climate index
The Philippines ranked 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2022, Malacañang has announced.
Educating employees to cut energy use reaps economic and environmental benefits
An idea born from a conversation in a Phnom Penh café four years ago has finally become reality with the official launch of the Cambodia Energy Efficiency Competition. Cecile Dahome, co-founder of consultancy Sevea and Frantz Vaganay, co-founder of electrical and automation solutions company ATS Cambodia were discussing how to improve the energy situation in […]
Petronas advances giant Kasawari CCS project as FEED competition heats up
Petronas’ giant Kasawari carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, which the company describes as one of the largest in the world, is progressing towards a final investment approval in 2022 after the Malaysian energy company invited bids for front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts.
RI outlines strategies for reducing emissions in oil, gas subsector
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) said it has drawn up a roadmap for the energy transition to help Indonesia achieve its carbon-neutral target by 2060.
Adding substance to Vietnam’s climate commitments
In his speech at 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that the country would aim for a net-zero emission target by 2050. With this move, Vietnam has joined the group of about 140 countries that pledged to net-zero emissions […]
Climate danger grows in ‘vulnerable’ Myanmar after military coup
Yangon/Taipei – There is increasing concern that Myanmar is at risk of a serious environmental crisis, as the generals who seized power in a coup on February 1 focus on cementing their control and shoring up their position by stepping up lucrative but devastating policies of exploiting the country’s vast natural wealth.
How Asean economies can capitalise on carbon markets to reduce emissions and turbocharge growth
Asean is home to an abundance of natural resources that economies have harnessed to support growth and advance global trade. However, the region is overlooking perhaps its most important commodity, carbon, given that the economic bloc accounts for a quarter of the world’s total abatement potential of Natural Climate Solutions (NCS).
UK to work with Malaysia on taking forward the Glasgow Climate Pact
British High Commissioner to Malaysia, HE Charles Hay hosted the Together For Our Planet Dinner in Kuala Lumpur on 29 November 2021 to mark the UK’s hosting of the the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the climate collaboration with Malaysia.
Indonesia’s carbon trade trial indicates taxable emissions
JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s energy ministry recorded around a million tonnes of taxable carbon emissions during a recent trial covering 32 coal power plants, a senior official said on Monday, as the country prepares to launch a carbon trading mechanism.
Indonesia to push for energy transition support during G20 Presidency
Energy transition will be a topic of discussion during the Sherpas’s meeting of the G20, which will be the first activity to be held during Indonesia’s G20 Presidency. There will be 11 working groups and 1 initiative under the Sherpa Track, with the first Sherpas’ meeting scheduled for December 7–8, 2021, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno […]