Clean Energy

ASEAN’s Clean Energy Boom Risks Fragmentation Without China–ASEAN Industrial Mechanism

Southeast Asia is entering a clean energy boom. From Indonesia’s nickel smelters to Vietnam’s solar farms and Malaysia’s electric vehicle assembly lines, the region is attracting billions in foreign investment aimed at powering the global shift away from fossil fuels....
Australia–Japan

Australia and Japan’s Energy Gamble: Can a Shared Story Secure the Transition?

In September 2024, the Australian government unveiled, declaring its ambition to make the country a “renewable superpower.” The blueprint placed hydrogen and green iron at the center of its industrial policy, promising world-leading costs and a decisive role in reshaping...
renewable energy

Australia and Southeast Asia: A Climate Partnership Waiting to Take Off

The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...
United Nations climate change conference COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

As COP29 Begins in Baku, Azerbaijan Stands at the Crossroads of Energy and Climate Challenges

As the world gathers for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, or COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan finds itself in a unique and challenging position. Like last year's host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...