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Southeast Asia climate change

COP29 Finance Goal Falls Short of Addressing Southeast Asia’s Needs

COP29 Finance Goal Falls Short of Addressing Southeast Asia’s Needs

By Trang Nguyen
The conference put more money on the table for developing countries, but this will not solve the “chicken-and-egg” dilemmas facing the region.

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

By Trang Nguyen
To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.
Vietnam’s Climate Solutions Are Decimating the Mekong Delta

Vietnam’s Climate Solutions Are Decimating the Mekong Delta

By Quinn Goranson
Shrimp farming along the Mekong may be an economic win in the short term, but it is ultimately unsustainable.

Powerful Typhoon Strikes North Philippines

Powerful Typhoon Strikes North Philippines

By Jim Gomez and Aaron Favila
The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year slammed ashore in Burdeos town in Quezon province before nightfall on Sunday.

Southeast Asia’s Sinking Megacities

Southeast Asia’s Sinking Megacities

By Nicholas Muller
The coastal cities of Bangkok, Jakarta, and Ho Chi Minh City battle a common existential threat.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Puzzle

Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Puzzle

By James Guild
Renewable energy is a tough sell as long as regional states exert control over (and profit from) domestic fossil fuel resources.

What’s in ASEAN’s First State of Climate Change Report?

What’s in ASEAN’s First State of Climate Change Report?

By Yosuke Arino and S.V.R.K. Prabhakar
The report outlines ASEAN’s plan to transition toward a resilient and net-zero emission world.
Window for Southeast Asian Climate Action Narrowing: Report

Window for Southeast Asian Climate Action Narrowing: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a rare opportunity for the region to embark on a transition to greener forms of energy.

Southeast Asia and the ‘Just Transition’ to Clean Energy

Southeast Asia and the ‘Just Transition’ to Clean Energy

By James Guild
Despite talk of a green transition, some Southeast Asian governments still have strong economic incentives to cling to fossil fuels.

No Taxation Without Climate Action

No Taxation Without Climate Action

By David Hutt
As they grapple with COVID-19, Southeast Asian nations should not lose sight of the challenges posed by climate change.

The Young Activists Fighting Southeast Asia’s Climate Crisis

The Young Activists Fighting Southeast Asia’s Climate Crisis

By Preeti Jha
From Yangon to Manila, young people are demanding their governments take immediate action on global warming.
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