green transition

The EU's climate policy rollback creates uncertainty for early adopters of the green transition. The article also highlights AI's potential for efficiency gains with associated costs, and the annual FT-Statista list tracking companies reducing carbon emissions.

Zou Jiayi is president and chairwoman of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing and inaugurated in 2016. She previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Finance and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Pre-COP climate talks have begun with warnings about reliance on fossil fuels. Participants highlight the energy crisis as a catalyst for accelerating the shift to renewable energy.

The article argues that Europe's focus on competitiveness and resilience during the green transition should not be seen as competing priorities. CONAI's Sustainability Report demonstrates these goals align when circularity is effectively implemented.

Chinese energy companies are set to significantly influence Southeast Asia's green transition strategy, which aims to integrate regional power grids. A senior Singaporean official envisions a cross-regional network connecting Singapore to southern China via Malaysia and Thailand.

Qatar Investment Authority and Spain's COFIDES have launched a €300 million joint fund to support Spanish companies in green transition and digital transformation. The fund will be managed by Madrid-based Portobello Capital, which oversees €4.5 billion in assets. This investment demonstrates Gulf funds' continued activity despite revenue pressures from geopolitical factors.

A Gulf energy crisis is raising questions about Southeast Asia's renewable energy transition and whether the oil supply shock will hinder or accelerate the region's shift toward green energy. The article examines the complex relationship between immediate energy security concerns and long-term sustainability goals in Southeast Asia.