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Amid escalating climate losses and no net zero goal in sight, a newly proposed Low Carbon Economy Investment Act and ambitious private sector-led initiatives only way for Philippine industries to decarbonise.
Regulation is a crucial factor that investors consider before funding carbon projects, experts said at a recent event in Malaysia. Developers argue that the system does not need to be perfect to kickstart projects.
Speaking at Eco-Business's flagship summit, environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi also said there is government will to ultimately shift away from a regime in which its largest utility TNB has near monopoly on energy distribution.
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Middle East climate tech investments tripled in 2023, but funds flowing out of region
The massive leap bucks a global trend that sees such funding slowing down. Despite missing out on a huge chunk of investment, local entrepreneurs remain enthusiastic about addressing climate issues, a report says.
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