Climate and Energy Sustainability

Indonesia, being the most populous country in Southeast Asia, carries both a great responsibility and significant growth potential in the realm of green mobility.

A recent study predicts that the city-state has lost approximately 37% of its species, nearly half of the initial estimate made in 2003.

Gurin Energy sees demand as Japan faces grid capacity limits amid green shift.

With climate summits falling short of delivering a legally binding framework for carbon emission reduction, numerous lawsuits are underway to address the gap, albeit facing challenges.

Astra Agro Lestari, a major Indonesian palm oil company, has drawn flak from NGOs for failing to address key issues in its report on alleged violations by subsidiaries in Sulawesi.

Recent trials of nature-based solutions offer hope for agriculture-focused Thailand in addressing climate change impacts, but there are obstacles hindering widespread adoption.

Indonesia’s clean energy transition plan has faced criticism for suggesting the exclusion of emissions from off-grid coal-fired plants and prioritizing questionable renewable options.

While hydrogen production is currently not deemed a water-intensive industry, there are indications that it can exert significant pressure in regions with scant water resources.