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Indonesia's first-ever female foreign affairs minister joins the Singapore-headquartered firm to provide strategic advice and bolster governance.

Mini-grids provide local communities in remote areas with reliable power. Image: Gram Oorja

Migration from rural parts of India has declined in villages that have installed mini-grids, while crop yields have increased by up to 40 per cent.

Lorry entering Rempang to demolish houses

Despite Rempang residents rejecting eviction to develop the Indonesian island into a solar hub tied to a deal exporting clean power to Singapore, authorities have begun house demolitions – some unannounced – under the project's “new phase”.

Eco-Business takes a look at the key issues being pushed at the pavilions of Asean countries at the climate summit in Baku.

By Gabrielle See

By Liang Lei

By Josh Gabbatiss

By Peng Liqun, Lin Jiang, He Gang

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44th and 45th Asean summits and related summits in Lao PDR

Asean needs to develop a collective response to the geopolitics of renewable energy in order to address resource nationalism and the adverse impacts of growing US-China rivalry on Southeast Asia's energy transition. By Mirza Sadaqat Huda

Climate campaigners hold a protest action near the US embassy in Manila

Geopolitical turmoil must not be allowed to distract global decision-makers from the urgent imperative of tackling climate change. There is no excuse for letting COP29 conclude without delivering ambitious, credible financing commitments to support climate action – including the clean-energy transition – in developing economies. By Ana Palacio

A street in South Jakarta, with exposed electrical infrastructure

To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support. By Trang Nguyen

A balance between emission and growth warrants integrated energy planning, leading to a low-cost transition pathway for sustainable growth. By Vaibhav Chowdhary and Venugopal Mothkoor

By Shania Scotland

By Laurence Tubiana and Ana Toni

By Christina Ng

By Woochong Um

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There is consensus that coal needs to be retired early in Asia, but the mechanisms for financing the phase-out are not clear. This mini-documentary examines how transition credits work and whether they can fund Southeast Asia's equitable switch to clean power.

EB Studio Our urban infrastructure is responsible for almost 40 per cent of global carbon emissions. Climate solutions need to include the biggest energy guzzlers, clean energy and retrofitting old buildings.

Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.

Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?

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David Antonioli says current rules spur piecemeal offsetting instead of enabling faster growth of climate ventures. He expects pushback to his ideas in a market polarised over integrity issues, but wants players to think big-picture.

Climate tech podcast with Steve Melhuish

Entrepreneur Steve Melhuish tells the EB Podcast where the biggest opportunities to reduce emissions and make money are in Southeast Asia, and why finding the right economic incentives is critical for climate tech startups.

The climate talks in Glasgow could have a major trickle-down effect on Asia's business community. What should the region's businesses expect from COP26? The Eco-Business Podcast asked energy and sustainability expert Malavika Bambawale.

Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?

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