Decarbonising the Philippines
This series, in partnership with Energy Development Corporation (EDC), looks at renewable energy and decarbonisation progress in the Philippines.
News / CSR
Resilience-building, rehabilitation key to longevity of 40-year-old Tongonan geothermal plant
In the 10 years since Typhoon Haiyan barrelled through Leyte in the Philippines, Energy Development Corp, which runs a geothermal facility in the province, has invested in post-disaster rebuilding work with support from its long-time staff.
News / Carbon & Climate
‘Intention is not enough’: Philippine firms urged to step up action on net zero
EB Studio
A private sector movement for carbon neutrality leading to net zero in the Philippines highlighted challenges and possibilities in the country's low carbon transition.
News / Energy
Renewables options needed in the Philippines despite grid limitations: clean energy advocates
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The country’s latest green energy auction might have been hampered by issues with transmission lines, but experts say this should not stop businesses from expanding their renewables use. Battery storage could be a solution.
News / Carbon & Climate
Can reforestation efforts reverse the damage done in the Philippines?
EB Studio
Decades of logging, urbanisation and land conversion have destroyed Philippine forests. While there are local efforts to repopulate deforested areas, the country is still trying to strike a better balance between meeting the needs of society and putting nature first
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7 December 2022
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News / Carbon & Climate
Record-breaking Philippines typhoon season was ‘supercharged’ by climate change
This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country … -
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News / Food & Agriculture
RSPO on new standards: Human rights due diligence is here to stay
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Indonesia has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2060, but its reliance on biofuels could create new … -
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News / Carbon & Climate
Sustainability innovations that made headlines in 2024
Climate tech financing has dwindled in recent years, while investor doubts on alternative proteins persist. In a difficult … -
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News / Carbon & Climate
Trapped between conflict and climate disaster, women in Myanmar find limited channels to seek social support: research
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News / Policy & Finance
Developing countries’ debt fears increase with new climate finance
Pakistan's Sherry Rehman said climate finance debt is pushing developing countries into "recovery traps".
