Sustainability
Malaysia Commits to Enhancing ASEAN Energy Connectivity
Kuala Lumpur (HMG), May 13, 2024 – Malaysia has pledged to bolster energy connectivity across the ASEAN region through active cooperation with its counterparts. Speaking at the ASEAN Green Hydrogen…
Read MoreHow China’s mountain farmers are coping with climate change
Rural communities, often led by women, are using seed banks and traditional techniques to boost local crop diversity and food security by: Miaomiao Qi, China Dialogue Among the dry, terraced…
Read MoreLocal protectionism is slowing China’s energy transition
Provincial favouritism of local generation firms over more efficient alternatives is resulting in higher costs and carbon emissions By: Xiang Chenxi, Lin Jiang, China Dialogue China is heavily reliant on coal…
Read MoreASEAN shouldn’t have high expectations of new G7 climate club
By: Dr Mirza Sadaqat Huda, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute The G7’s proposal for a new climate club may fall short if its creators fail to separate geopolitical concerns from…
Read MoreChinese investment in Philippines’ renewables
There have been mixed reactions to pledges of support for renewable energy projects in the Philippines. By: By Geela Garcia, China Dialogue In January, nine Chinese energy companies committed to invest nearly US$14 billion…
Read MoreUN climate talks: finance dominates once again
A rift over the agenda at technical talks in Bonn exposed the deep mistrust at the heart of the UN climate process. By: Catherine Early, China Dialogue Finance has once again proven…
Read MoreWhat next for clean heating in rural China?
Ten years after the launch of a campaign to clean up heating systems, improved subsidies, district heating and retrofits should be considered By: Niu Yuhan, China Dialogue This year marks…
Read MoreProduct labels may be failing to protect pangolins in China
E-commerce sites need not display the China National Wildlife Mark, and there are concerns about where pangolin scales are coming from. By Niu Yuhan, China Dialogue Late last year, the China Customs…
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