Asia outlook 2025
What are the key sustainability-related themes that will dominate in 2025? How will geopolitical shifts and other trends impact business decisions on climate? Eco-Business takes a look at the most compelling developments in the region that are on the horizon.
Audio / Polisi & Kewangan
As US pulls back, ‘huge opportunity’ for Asia to lead in global transition
Trump 2.0 may prove to be a "bump in the road" for climate action, but banks and investors in Asia see growth and opportunity in the region for decarbonisation as climate risks grow.
Berita / Karbon & Cuaca
From carbon tax to fuel subsidy cuts: What’s next for Malaysia’s sustainable development agenda in 2025?
The country is expected to leverage its Asean presidency to drive cooperation in the regional carbon markets. At home, Malaysia is looking to drive down emissions through a climate bill, energy sector reform and fuel subsidy cuts.
Berita / Tenaga
Will China’s new energy law finally reduce its coal emissions?
As the planet’s number one emitter, there are hopes that renewed policies and reporting guidelines will pave the way for China to peak carbon emissions by 2030. While 2025 signals greener progress ahead, experts say the need to balance energy security interests, however, may see fossil fuels firmly in the grid for longer.
Berita / Bandar-bandar
Extreme weather is intensifying – is Asia ready?
Asia Pacific nations face mounting climate costs as the world crosses the 1.5°C threshold, with extreme weather driving inflation, disaster risks and a US$815 billion annual financing gap for adaptation and resilience.
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Pendapat / Polisi & Kewangan
Aid cuts could erase women from public life
Amid a critical UN meeting on women and with aid cuts causing turmoil, we must remember that investing … -
Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Indonesian watchdog urges legal action against environmental crime ‘cartels’
Indonesia’s largest environmental group, Walhi, has filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, accusing 47 companies in … -
Pendapat / Karbon & Cuaca
Sustainability in an unstable world
The rise of 'greenhushing' – when companies downplay environmental risks for financial or political reasons – reflects not … -
Pendapat / Pengangkutan & Logistik
Can the shipping industry decarbonise?
As the UN’s shipping regulator explores ways to decarbonise global shipping, biofuels aren’t the green alternatives they are … -
Berita / Pegurusan Sisa Kumbahan
‘We have lost an extraordinary visionary of a zero-waste future’: Crispian Lao passes away
The founding president of the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability died on 18 February, leaving behind … -
Berita / Tenaga
Funding is not a barrier for Indonesia’s clean energy transition – it’s project viability: JETP official
Indonesia's state electricity firm has slowed renewables roll-out, says the deputy head of the country's Just Energy Transition …
