The Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a bilateral Green Economy Framework. This agreement, a first-of-its-kind for the UK, was signed during a virtual call between the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) Secretary of State, The […]

The UK’s ASEAN Low Carbon Energy Programme aims to encourage the transition to low carbon energy in Thailand while creating real energy cost savings for households and businesses

COP26 president designate Alok Sharma has been on a three-day visit to Indonesia, as part of a tour of Southeast Asian countries, to discuss how the country can achieve net zero emissions and transition from coal power to renewable energy.

In a recent move to strengthen the renewable energy sector in the Philippines amid the current power crisis, the United Kingdom is actively engaging in collaborative efforts for green energy investments. These initiatives, confirmed by Iain Cox, Political Counsellor at the British Embassy in Manila, are destined for provinces including Isabela, offering alternatives to traditional energy sources.

The United Kingdom has granted Indonesia 13 million pounds (US$16.3 million) to finance a plan to involve provincial administrations in developing renewable energy across the nation. The grant will finance the Indonesian government’s Low Carbon Development Initiative (LCDI) to improve efforts to reduce carbon emissions and help the country reap the benefits of renewable energy.

A £2.5 million grant under the UK PACT Programme has been announced and a call for project proposals launched in Malaysia.

During her trip, the Minister met Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith and co-chaired the UK-Laos Political Dialogue alongside Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Bounleua Phandanouvong.

The United Kingdom has pledged 15 million pounds (US$19.5 million) in grants to Indonesia to accelerate the development of low-carbon energy in the country. The grants will be used to finance four programs, namely matchmaking between the private sector and the government, capacity building for stakeholders, policy making assistance and pilot projects in rural or […]

In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the diplomat said Vietnam is facing a slew of challenges like increased salinity levels and extreme weather events, and the “very dynamic economy” needs energy to continue its economic development.

Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations-Climate Change Conference COP26 (the 26th Conference of the Parties) is taking place in Glasgow, the United Kingdom, between October 31 and November 12. The UK will be assuming the COP26 Presidency, in partnership with Italy.