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AI-driven oceantech is the most investable path in ocean financing: Mark Dalio

The OceanX founder and co-CEO believes such investments might bring about outsize economic and environmental impact

Deforestation in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Handling the effects of climate change cannot be outsourced to a small group of experts, says the writer.

We can’t innovate our way out of the climate crisis

Beyond a single issue, it has worked its way into every facet of our world

“We need to, collectively as an industry, focus on demand. How do we help companies build their business rationale for carbon credits,” said Choo Oi-Yee, CEO of CIX.

Carbon market players to focus on driving up demand of credits in 2026: CIX

Carbon exchange Climate Impact X CEO notes the importance of building confidence in the procurement of carbon credits

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Green passenger vehicle sales will fall at least 30% early next year, from the fourth quarter, as tax incentives for car purchases are being phased out, says Cui Dongshu, head of China's passenger car association.

Demand for China’s lithium batteries will slump in early 2026: car association head

A big drop in demand will hurt battery makers including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and EVE Energy

Green bonds are often used by companies to raise money for switching to renewable energy or lower-carbon transportation.

Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash

Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness

The three South-east Asian markets have strong electricity demand growth, says Claire Jarratt, head of investment management at InfraCo, PIDG’s project development solution.

PIDG, August Energy look to fill gap for ‘patient capital’ in South-east Asian clean energy

Their US$30 million joint venture will focus on Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines

EDP Renewables will concentrate on growing its projects in Australia, Japan and Singapore.

Capital allocation in Asia remains the same despite EDP Renewables exiting several markets

The renewables energy company says it will invest up to US$2 billion in the region by 2030

While commercial reactors have run on nuclear fission for decades, there has been growing interest in commercialising nuclear fusion.

Why investors are betting on nuclear fusion even as it remains elusive

Interest has been fuelled by the proliferation of data centres, as tech firm hunt for sources to power their cloud computing and AI operations

Coal consumption growth in South-east Asia will lead the world until 2030, says the International Energy Agency.
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Issue 176: Indonesia’s U-turn on coal phase-out; climate scenarios caught in paper retraction

This week in ESG: Cancellation of coal plant’s early retirement jeopardises multilateral programme; Retracted study used to model climate damage by central banks