Asia Pacific > Southeast Asia needs sharp investment ramp-up to achieve big cut in emissions by 2050, IEA says

Southeast Asia needs sharp investment ramp-up to achieve big cut in emissions by 2050, IEA says

Published 11:44 on May 17, 2022  /  Last updated at 11:44 on May 17, 2022  / Peter Kiernan /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC

Southeast Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels to meet its rapidly growing energy needs is a significant vulnerability given today’s energy crisis, but regional efforts to meet climate and energy security goals will need a sharp increase in investment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned in a report released Tuesday.
Southeast Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels to meet its rapidly growing energy needs is a significant vulnerability given today’s energy crisis, but regional efforts to meet climate and energy security goals will need a sharp increase in investment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned in a report released Tuesday.


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