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 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 Chia Kang Yang, EMA staff | 2 November 2011
A look at recent financing and investment trends for renewable energy projects in Asia, with a special focus on three Southeast Asia countries--Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
By Nicholas Koh & Rachel Wong, Energy Analysts, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
While UAE says it is investing in long-term sustainable oil production, most agreed that both energy security and climate change need to find a co-existence.
By Nathaniel Bullard, Bloomberg New Energy Finance | 4 October 2011
BNEF's Nathaniel Bullard shares further insights on clean energy investment trends.
By EMA Staff | 29 September 2011
Phillip Lowe answers key questions from Europe's split over the future of nuclear power to energy efficiency lessons for Asia.
By Rachel Wong, Energy Studies Institute Energy Analyst | 14 September 2011
Rachel Wong from the Energy Studies Institute discusses the adoption of solar leasing programmes in Singapore.
By Dr Jochen Prantl, RSIS | Republished 29 August 2011
This extract from a working paper provides an analytical framework for understanding and explaining energy security and highlights some building blocks for crafting energy cooperation in East Asia.
