The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.
By J Jackson Ewing, RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies | Republished 8 February 2012
While COP17 did take steps to address some important foundational fracture points, the divisions that have long defined climate change diplomacy will not dissipate quickly. This insight article reckons policymakers would do well to consider this likelihood when accounting for the trajectory of future climatic changes.
By Nahim bin Zahur and Nguyen Phuong Linh, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
From the potential for new gas challenging coal dominance to the impact of Fukushima on the Southeast Asian nuclear renaissance, Energy Ministers say their piece.
By Nicholas Fang and Henrick Tsjeng, Singapore Institute of International Affairs | 18 October 2011
Nicholas Fang and Henrick Tsjeng discuss how clean air in Singapore should not be taken for granted and more effort needs to be made to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
By EMA Staff | 18 October 2011
Maria Van der Hoeven answers questions on what she hopes to achieve as Executive Director of IEA as well as global oil market trends.
By EMA Staff | 15 September 2011
Nobuo Tanaka, former Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, discusses key issues and insights on future global energy trends.
By Lay Lim Teo, Accenture APAC Sustainability Lead | 7 September 2011
Lay Lim Teo from Accenture discusses urbanisation and climate change.
By EMA Staff | 7 September 2011
Michael Liebreich answers five questions about clean energy investment trends in the Asia Pacific. He will be speaking at the Singapore Energy Summit under Panel 2.
