Green economy

Over 35% of announced green capital expenditure has yet to be deployed, a major bottleneck in financing the energy transition

Leaders also discuss collaboration in defence and healthcare

The rapid growth of renewables helps China meet its growing electricity consumption last year

Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions

An incremental approach towards cooperation is a critical strategic tool for nations

Biofuels also can be made from animal fats, algae, waste cooking oils or agricultural waste such as wood chips and straw

Washington’s hostility to clean energy has also played into Beijing’s hands

These Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Awards finalists want to address critical gaps industries face on the way to net zero

PM Wong and his counterparts launch the talks at the sidelines of Apec meetings in South Korea