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 Nicholas Fang and Henrick Tsjeng, Singapore Institute of International Affairs | Republished 27 February 2012
Singapore's new Budget plan to promote diesel vehicles may lead to massive surge in other pollutants. Are we looking at a hazardous tradeoff?
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 IEEJ Japan Energy Brief | Republished 31 January 2012
With only three nuclear plants out of 54 operating by end January 2012, and due to stop by end April, Japan's nuclear energy outlook remains unclear.
The UN climate change summit in Durban, South Africa, has bestowed Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) with the "Regional Leadership Award", in recognition of its green building masterplan.
By Edward Cho, EMA staff | 3 November 2011
The city-state could become an Asia-Pacific carbon hub as it is a preferred base for carbon activities, with good strategic connectivity to carbon markets and access to excellent financial services, trading, trusted professional services and strong technologies.
By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nahim Bin Zahur, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
Asia's energy future stands at a crossroads on whether coal will retain its status as the major fuel for power generation in Asia, or if natural gas will overtake coal.
By Peter Voser, CEO, Royal Dutch Shell | 31 October 2011
On Monday, our world reached a significant milestone: Somewhere, most likely in Asia, a mother gave birth to Earth's 7 billionth inhabitant, the United Nations estimates.
