Johan Sulaeman

THE WRITER IS PROFESSOR OF FINANCE AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE BUSINESS SCHOOL, AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY’S SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN FINANCE INSTITUTE

For South-east Asia, the transition to low-carbon aviation presents both an opportunity and a structural challenge.

War-driven oil shocks expose aviation’s decarbonisation challenge

Aviation remains one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – no single solution will be sufficient

Indonesia occupies a pivotal position in global markets for coal, nickel, palm oil and gold.

Market volatility highlights Indonesia’s overlooked climate and resource risks

But challenges can be seen as an opportunity to link market reform and financial stability with better stewardship and environmental resilience

Smoke emitting from the chimneys on Jurong Island. Certifications of major carbon credit frameworks presumably reduce the due diligence required by credit buyers and increase confidence in the certified credits.

Improving carbon credit frameworks to enhance carbon project quality and financing

The current approach adopted by certain certification entities falls short in addressing reputational risks for those purchasing credits