Asia Pacific > FEATURE: Japan’s AZEC under fire for prolonging fossil fuel use, undermining Southeast Asia’s climate goals

FEATURE: Japan’s AZEC under fire for prolonging fossil fuel use, undermining Southeast Asia’s climate goals

Published 14:16 on June 26, 2025 / Last updated at 14:16 on June 26, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative promised decarbonisation across Asia, but experts warn its gas-heavy focus risks locking Southeast Asian nations into costly and volatile fossil fuel pathways.
The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative promised decarbonisation across Asia, but experts warn its gas-heavy focus risks locking Southeast Asian nations into costly and volatile fossil fuel pathways.


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