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As support for credits tied to shutting Asia’s coal plants early grows, a buyers alliance has been formed. Efforts to boost confidence in the new asset class have borne fruit and proponents are now looking at strengthening “the demand side of the equation” by end of the year, said Rockerfeller Foundation's climate lead Joseph Curtin.

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Startups from Singapore and Canada claimed the top prizes in a record-breaking year for entries at the global sustainability innovation competition.

Temasek is set to convene Asia's top financiers and officials in the city-state next week to review the region's progress on 2030 decarbonisation goals and chart "practical" pathways to net zero, amid trade tensions and political headwinds.

Microsoft CEO announcing first data centre in Thailand 2024

Before US tariffs, an AI-fuelled data centre boom had spurred tech giants to make big renewables bets in the region. Mounting uncertainty is prompting a "wait and see" approach, though the long game hinges on local policies, say experts.

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Unlocking the full potential of the sustainable ocean economy will require bold investments, policy reform and coordinated action to bridge the growing blue finance gap. Oleh Alfredo Giron

Tackling the intertwined crises of debt, climate change and biodiversity loss is essential to restoring growth and stability in developing economies. Oleh Vera Songwe dan Moritz Kraemer

There is scepticism around climate finance through private investments, and if private finance is to play a bigger role, policy reforms ahead of this year’s COP30 are needed. Alternatively, could the G20 or BRICS lead on climate finance? Oleh Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Five looming decisions in the development finance world could help to mitigate environmental and social risks of transition minerals, write Boston University researchers. Oleh Julie Radomski dan Rebecca Ray

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Speakers discuss carbon credits at the GenZero Climate Summit in Singapore

The convergence of the compliance and voluntary markets, demand for high-quality carbon credits and efforts to raise the bar on project credibility mean the conditions are right for a market rebound, observers said at the GenZero Climate Summit in Singapore.

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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.

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Hendrik Rosenthal, sustainability director, CLP Power

In the second episode of 'On the frontlines', power firm CLP's group sustainability director Rosenthal talks to the EB Podcast about the challenges of steering sustainability in a carbon-heavy industry, closing coal plants and the need for pragmatism.

In a new series 'On the frontlines' that spotlights the challenges facing corporate changemakers, the sustainability chief for the Indian conglomerate argues that while language around ESG has become muddled, this should not prevent climate action.

Jessica Cheam, Mervyn Tang and Jocelyn Dove speaking at the Sharpening the ESG focus 2025 event

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.

Studio EB CapitaLand sustainability chiefs Vinamra Srivastava and Giovanni Cossu tell the Eco-Business Podcast that there is a viable path to net zero for the world's fastest growing cities.

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