Western aid cuts could jeopardise Southeast Asia’s climate goals -report

Published 10:08 on July 24, 2025 / Last updated at 10:08 on July 24, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Southeast Asia’s efforts to mitigate climate change are under growing strain as Western donors cut back on aid, tightening already limited budgets for energy transition in a region dominated by coal, an analysis released this week has found.
Southeast Asia’s efforts to mitigate climate change are under growing strain as Western donors cut back on aid, tightening already limited budgets for energy transition in a region dominated by coal, an analysis released this week has found.


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