Reccessary｜Global Renewable Energy and Carbon Market Information

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

Australia is in the middle of a rapid data centre rollout. Warehouses full of computer servers that run the artificial intelligence (AI) tools society increasingly uses are being built at pace, and they draw heavily on essential resources.

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

The extreme weather and geopolitical conflicts put the grid under pressure. Building a more resilient transport network and energy system involves developing ways to power off-grid EV charging using renewable energy sources that also make financial sense.

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

10 promising solutions to make offshore wind more nature-friendly

Several measures can be taken to limit negative impacts on the environment throughout the lifespan of turbines and wind farms, from construction to decommissioning. These range from technical solutions to policy interventions.

Ride-hailing apps offer greener choices, so why aren’t users taking them?

Ride-hailing apps help us manage almost every daily task—from commuting and dining to grocery shopping—all from our smartphones. But with millions of ride-hailing drivers taking to the roads every day, this convenience also contributes to air pollution.

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

Ride-hailing apps offer greener choices, so why aren’t users taking them?

Philippines takes on more climate responsibility in new NDC, but funding gaps remain

The Philippines has submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), raising its ambition by increasing the share of emissions reductions it plans to achieve with its own resources.

Asia Pacific｜Initiative｜Service and Others

Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods

Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.

September 04, 2026

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Nickel expansion puts Indonesia’s biodiversity goals under pressure, study finds

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

August 13, 2026

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Indonesia 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.

August 04, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

Philippines launches $1 billion EV scheme to join ASEAN manufacturing race

Philippines' EVIS offers up to 40% capex co-funding and PHP 200,000 per locally built EV. EV sales rose 132.7% in H1 2026, but manufacturing investment still trails Thailand and Indonesia sharply.

July 31, 2026

How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains

A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.

ASEAN｜Green Policy

ASEAN Weekly: AI drives nuclear push in Thailand and Vietnam; Philippines steps up geothermal, waste-to-energy

This week in ASEAN, rising AI power demand is accelerating nuclear energy plans in Thailand and Vietnam, with Thailand planning a 300 MW first SMR project and Vietnam outlining five measures to prepare for nuclear power.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

AI power demand accelerates nuclear energy push in Thailand, Vietnam

Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.

September 09, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Indonesia turns to private capital for hydropower expansion, but 5 investment risks loom

September 03, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy

ASEAN Weekly: Thailand targets 9 GW of SMRs; HCMC plans low-emission zones from 2027

This week in ASEAN, Thailand is weighing a major expansion of nuclear power, with its new power development plan targeting 9 GW of small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2050 and potentially opening the sector to private investment.

August 31, 2026

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zones from 2027, targets full vehicle transition by 2040

Following Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is also moving to introduce low-emission zones, with a phased rollout set to begin in July 2027. Vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards will face gradually tighter restrictions in the city center. The city aims to

August 28, 2026

Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building｜ASEAN

Thailand eyes 9 GW of SMRs by 2050 as private investment comes into play

Thailand is expected to release a draft of its new Power Development Plan (PDP) in September. All four options currently under consideration include small modular reactors (SMRs) in the country’s future power mix, with installed capacity targeted to reach

August 26, 2026

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

10 promising solutions to make offshore wind more nature-friendly

Indonesia’s captive coal boom exposes the gaps in its $20 billion JETP plan

With the country dominating nickel exports, its moves towards green industry could make the greatest impacts.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

What offshore wind can offer China beyond carbon cuts

It can strengthen energy security and bring investment and employment closer to demand, write two academics.

September 09, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Foxconn, Brookfield to develop 1 GW renewables in Vietnam to cut supply chain emissions

Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.

June 10, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Exclusive: Why buying more green electricity can mean bigger losses for Taiwanese companies

Taiwan’s government is considering a mechanism to separate surplus electricity from renewable energy certificates (RECs), under which excess power would flow back to the grid free of charge while developers retain the certificates for separate allocation.

May 12, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: Can EVN adapt to Vietnam’s new competitive power market?

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) continues to play an indispensable role in the country’s power market liberalization. Yet, increasing market participation and strengthening competition mechanisms also challenge EVN’s traditional position in the sector.

May 07, 2026

RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building｜ASEAN

Vietnam’s power reforms: Why corporate demand for green power is turning cautious despite low renewable costs

For corporate buyers, Vietnam’s DPPA framework still lacks sufficient clarity at this stage. Combined with the introduction of the two-component electricity pricing mechanism, many companies are now reassessing their green power procurement strategies.

May 06, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: Developers face mounting barriers despite DPPA rollout

Interviews conducted by RECCESSARY with multiple investors and developers found that opaque regulations, limited access to power data, and policy instability remain the biggest obstacles.

May 05, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Energy, Transport & Building

Vietnam’s power reforms: How DPPA, two-component tariffs are reshaping corporate energy strategy

Vietnam’s power market is moving toward greater liberalization and transparency as the government loosens regulations to let supply and demand play a bigger role in determining electricity prices.

May 04, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Procurement｜Service and Others

Philippines’ Retail Aggregation Program grows as Lawson, McDonald’s participate

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is planning to achieve 100% renewable electricity use in the Philippines, with supply set to begin in late May through energy company ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).

April 30, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits recent high as manufacturing electricity comes into focus

Apple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17. Learn why manufacturing electricity is now key for Taiwan suppliers.

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Why China’s petrochemical push in Indonesia challenges its green ambitions

China is pouring investment into Indonesia’s petrochemical industry. But will its stricter environmental standards at home apply abroad?

August 31, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Service and Others

Carbon accounting differences can halve a company’s reported footprint, study finds

Companies can, in theory, appear to cut the carbon footprint of their supply chains in half simply by changing how they calculate emissions, according to a new paper.

August 17, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Energy, Transport & Building

Carbon crossroads: Petrochemicals boom tests Indonesia’s climate goals

As the country walks a tightrope between growth and environmental impact, decarbonizing its petrochemicals industry is a key challenge.

August 14, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Basic Materials

Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million

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.

August 06, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?

Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?

August 03, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Energy, Transport & Building

Thailand’s PTTEP tests full-platform reuse as offshore decommissioning pipeline grows

PTTEP's full platform reuse cuts 3,270 tCO₂e and costs 35–50% vs new builds. Southeast Asia's 200+ fields ceasing by 2030 face a USD 100B decommissioning bill—but Thailand's rules don't require reuse assessment.

July 08, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

EU ETS expansion puts Asian airlines and exporters at a carbon pricing crossroads

EU ETS covers the same Bangkok–Paris flight at EUR 14,789 vs EUR 2,152 under CORSIA—a 6.9x gap. STARLUX is delaying credit purchases until 2031, but concentrated 2027 demand could push prices higher.

July 31, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

Researchers, NGOs warn EU carbon market reform plans threaten climate targets

Following the European Commission's proposal for the reform of the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will make it harder for the EU to reach its climate targets, said researchers and environmental organisations from Germany.

July 21, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others

EU's carbon agenda faces political reality as ETS2 backlash grows, CORSIA rules soften

10 EU states are blocking ETS2 as the Commission delays stricter CORSIA rules to Phase 2 in 2027. EU-compliant aviation credits could command a USD 5–6/tonne premium, driving Asian airline buying.

July 17, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Pricing｜Service and Others

Taiwan’s carbon fee debut: Semiconductors account for 44% of payments as reduction plan withdrawals surface

Taiwan’s carbon fee system has officially entered into force. According to the MOENV, all 461 regulated facilities operated by 240 companies completed their carbon fee payments on schedule.

June 04, 2026

Global｜Carbon Pricing｜Energy, Transport & Building

Q&A: How countries got the global ‘net-zero’ shipping deal ‘back on track’

Nations are “back on track” to adopt a framework for curbing global shipping emissions, following the latest International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) meeting in London, UK.

May 06, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Pricing｜Basic Materials

Malaysia delays carbon tax as energy prices rise, prioritizes carbon market framework

Rising global energy prices are pressuring decarbonization efforts. Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said on April 21 that Malaysia will delay a carbon tax on industries to ease business cost pressures.

April 23, 2026

Carbon Pricing｜Basic Materials｜Asia Pacific

Taiwan’s carbon fee proposal: Six key aspects to watch【2026 update】

Taiwan's carbon fee will operate on a “leading by example” approach and may shift to cap and trade in two to three years. Here’s a breakdown of the six main aspects of the current carbon fee scheme.

April 17, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Market｜Service and Others

Can REDD+ deliver for Indigenous communities in the Philippines?

REDD+ aims to protect 40,000 hectares of Iraya forest in Mindoro, Philippines, but carbon revenue remains unresolved. Read the full report.

August 27, 2026

Indonesia reopens forestry carbon credit exports, but bigger challenge lies at home

Indonesia reopened international forestry carbon credit exports and launched a new SRUK registry, but an expert says its domestic carbon market remains sluggish.

August 10, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Market｜Service and Others

What makes multinational companies conserve mangroves in India?

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.

August 10, 2026

Carbon markets alone won’t keep Southeast Asia’s forests standing, study says

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.

August 06, 2026

ASEAN｜Carbon Market｜Energy, Transport & Building

Indonesia’s energy transition hinges on bankable projects and a functioning carbon market, experts say

ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.

July 29, 2026

Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network

Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.

July 27, 2026

Can Indonesia build the workforce needed for its blue carbon ambitions?

Indonesia holds 17% of the world's mangroves and seagrasses, yet still lacks the trained workforce needed to deliver its blue carbon ambitions.

July 22, 2026

Industry

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

September 22, 2026

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

September 22, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

September 21, 2026

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

Global｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

September 17, 2026

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Service and Others

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

September 16, 2026

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

September 22, 2026

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

September 22, 2026

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

September 21, 2026

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

Global｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

September 17, 2026

Global｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

10 promising solutions to make offshore wind more nature-friendly

September 16, 2026

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Nickel expansion puts Indonesia’s biodiversity goals under pressure, study finds

August 13, 2026

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

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Basic Materials

One shock too many: Why Southeast Asia’s El Niño response must be different

August 11, 2026

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

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Basic Materials

Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million

August 06, 2026

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Basic Materials

Indonesia shows elevated fire hotspot activity in 2026 as super El Niño threat looms

August 04, 2026

Global｜Carbon Management｜Basic Materials

Can ship recycling supply steel needed for the green transition?

July 01, 2026

Old ships contain mountains of scrap needed for lower-carbon steelmaking. But the course from ship to furnace is made harder by global politics.

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Why China’s petrochemical push in Indonesia challenges its green ambitions

August 31, 2026

China is pouring investment into Indonesia’s petrochemical industry. But will its stricter environmental standards at home apply abroad?

Asia Pacific｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?

August 03, 2026

Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

RECCESSARY Thailand seminar shows how early decarbonization cuts costs before CBAM bites

July 03, 2026

RECCESSARY's Bangkok seminar showed recycled aluminum saves €21/tCO₂e today and avoids €6,243 in CBAM costs by 2034 vs €230 for recycled. Suppliers covering 70% of brand footprints face audit-ready data demands.

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Manufacturing

Thailand auto parts makers face EV transition as carbon rules reshape supplier competitiveness

June 30, 2026

Thailand's auto parts makers face a two-year window before CBAM could cover wheels and gearboxes by 2028. Maxion's Thailand plant reaches 25% renewables vs 40–55% at its India facilities.

Initiative｜Manufacturing｜Global

SBTi unveils Net-Zero Standard 2.0: Three key changes companies should know

June 12, 2026

SBTi's first major revision since 2021 lets companies count low-carbon product purchases toward Scope 3 targets, replaces 2050 pledges with five-year cycles, and tiers carbon credit use.

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits recent high as manufacturing electricity comes into focus

September 14, 2026

Apple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17. Learn why manufacturing electricity is now key for Taiwan suppliers.

RE Energy｜Electronic Manufacturing｜ASEAN

Singapore leads data center financing as investment spreads across Southeast Asia

September 02, 2026

Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.

ASEAN｜RE Energy｜Electronic Manufacturing

Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle

June 29, 2026

Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.

ASEAN｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

From CBAM to Scope 3: How Thailand’s electronics, auto supply chains are navigating low-carbon transition

June 25, 2026

The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.

Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing｜ASEAN

From 100% renewable electricity to product carbon footprints, Wistron’s roadmap for low carbon manufacturing in Vietnam

June 09, 2026

Wistron’s Vietnam operations have achieved 100% renewable electricity use through a combination of I-RECs and rooftop solar, while the company prepares to source power directly through Vietnam’s DPPA mechanism.

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Service and Others

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

September 16, 2026

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains

September 14, 2026

A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.

ASEAN｜Initiative｜Service and Others

Philippines takes on more climate responsibility in new NDC, but funding gaps remain

September 11, 2026

The Philippines has submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), raising its ambition by increasing the share of emissions reductions it plans to achieve with its own resources.

Asia Pacific｜Initiative｜Service and Others

Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods

September 04, 2026

Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.

ASEAN｜Carbon Market｜Service and Others

Can REDD+ deliver for Indigenous communities in the Philippines?

August 27, 2026

REDD+ aims to protect 40,000 hectares of Iraya forest in Mindoro, Philippines, but carbon revenue remains unresolved. Read the full report.

Region

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

10 promising solutions to make offshore wind more nature-friendly

Ride-hailing apps offer greener choices, so why aren’t users taking them?

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains

A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.

Philippines urged to factor fuel costs into biomass green energy auctions

The Philippine government’s decision to bring biomass back into its Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) has raised expectations across the industry.

What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?

The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.

El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century

Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts.

Ride-hailing apps offer greener choices, so why aren’t users taking them?

ASEAN｜Green Policy｜Service and Others

How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains

A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.

ASEAN｜Green Policy

ASEAN Weekly: AI drives nuclear push in Thailand and Vietnam; Philippines steps up geothermal, waste-to-energy

Philippines takes on more climate responsibility in new NDC, but funding gaps remain

The Philippines has submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), raising its ambition by increasing the share of emissions reductions it plans to achieve with its own resources.

Indonesia’s captive coal boom exposes the gaps in its $20 billion JETP plan

With the country dominating nickel exports, its moves towards green industry could make the greatest impacts.

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Can Australia’s data center boom support the energy transition?

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

What offshore wind can offer China beyond carbon cuts

It can strengthen energy security and bring investment and employment closer to demand, write two academics.

September 09, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Nepal’s flood disaster puts its hydropower-first strategy, exports to the test

The Aug. 26 flash floods on the Nepal-China border wiped out or badly damaged 281 megawatts of installed capacity and damaged 388 MW under construction in Nepal, with losses estimated to be hundreds of billions of Nepali rupees.

September 08, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Initiative｜Service and Others

Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods

Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.

September 04, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

2026 Energy & Carbon Forum explores how AI is reshaping power, sustainability and the net-zero race

EnergyOMNI and RECCESSARY jointly hosted the 2nd "2026 Comprehensive Energy Development & Carbon Quest For The Future" Forum from August 20 to 21, exploring how AI is reshaping energy, sustainability and the net-zero race.

September 04, 2026

Asia Pacific｜RE Energy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Taiwan expands access to community power projects, but incentives still fall short

Taiwan is easing rules for community power projects, but subsidies cover just 5% of rooftop solar costs. Experts point to financing gaps, red tape and low public awareness as key barriers to residential renewable energy adoption.

August 31, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Taiwan's energy law amendment passes as revised power generation, storage rules spark debate

Taiwan eases major electricity users' storage rules, but a 5,000 kW threshold leaves 40% of grid demand uncovered.

August 21, 2026

Asia Pacific｜Green Policy｜Energy, Transport & Building

Taiwan’s rooftop solar policy shift exposes 20-year maintenance challenge for residential buildings

Taiwan's rooftop solar rules took effect Aug. 1 but excluded homes, exposing 20-year maintenance and insurance risks.

August 19, 2026

Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?

10 promising solutions to make offshore wind more nature-friendly

Global｜Carbon Management｜Electronic Manufacturing

iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits recent high as manufacturing electricity comes into focus

Apple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint hits 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17. Learn why manufacturing electricity is now key for Taiwan suppliers.