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Aug 2026
Pacific Island Countries are falling behind in cleantech adoption despite being heavily exposed to fossil fuel volatility
Overreliance on imported fossil fuels makes it especially important for Pacific Island Countries to decarbonise, but lagging levels of cleantech imports highlight their need for support.
Jun 2026
Factsheet: Ripple effects 100 days into the Iran energy crisis
Oil and gas disruption is hitting supply chains, global growth and consumer prices – especially in Asia. In response, countries are doubling down on clean energy.
May 2026
The Philippines could avoid 1.7 billion pesos in coal and gas import costs by meeting its 2030 solar target
The Philippines is responding to the energy crisis by fast-tracking over 1.4 GW of renewable energy. By meeting its 2030 solar target, and moving toward renewables in the long term, the country could avoid spending USD 28 million on fossil fuel imports, ensure energy security, and surpass national climate goals.
Apr 2026
Economics of coal versus renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis
The conflict in Iran has spiked oil and gas prices, driving a gas-to-coal shift that pushed Asia’s coal benchmark 20% above pre-war levels. Replacing planned gas expansions with solar and storage instead of coal could save ASEAN $4 billion by 2030 while providing essential price stability.
Apr 2026
The great oil and gas reckoning of 2026
We are now in the midst of the biggest oil shock in history. The crisis has laid bare the fragility of fossil fuel supply chains and how vulnerable most countries are to disruptions.
Offsetting is no substitute for emissions cuts
Governments are increasingly relying on future carbon removal to meet climate targets. But evidence shows offsetting is not an exact substitute for cutting emissions and overreliance could undermine global efforts to limit warming.