Asia-Pacific Project and Business Development Analyst, Ecosecurities – Remote/Indonesia

Published 10:47 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:34 on September 13, 2024  /  Job Postings

The Asia-Pacific Project and Business Development Analyst will support the development and growth of ecosecurities across the Asia-Pacific through research, analysis, structuring of new projects and supporting the origination of new projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Power sector the ‘lynchpin’ to meeting Paris goals in lower-income economies, says World Bank

Published 10:40 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:43 on September 12, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

The application of carbon pricing in the power sector will be crucial to meeting climate goals set under the Paris Agreement, however, approaches must be altered to the needs of low- and middle-income countries and the challenges they face, said World Bank’s latest report launched Thursday.

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Europe has likely passed its LNG consumption peak, analysts say

Published 10:34 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:34 on September 12, 2024  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe fell 20% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, after gas consumption dropped to a 10-year low last year, analysts said this week, suggesting the continent’s thirst for the fuel may have already peaked.

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Almost 40% of Amazon critical to climate remains unprotected -study

Published 10:32 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:32 on September 12, 2024  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

Nearly 40% of the Amazon rainforest areas considered crucial for addressing the climate crisis still lack proper legal protection, with approximately 10.9 million hectares at potential risk, said a report released Thursday.

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Korean research team introduces low-carbon catalyst for SAF production

Published 09:53 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:53 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

A group of Korean researchers has introduced a low-carbon catalyst technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) amid growing domestic interest in the development of the eco-friendly fuel. 

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Edinburgh-based startup raises £1 mln for industrial heat decarbonisation technology

Published 09:15 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:15 on September 12, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

An Edinburgh-based company has closed a £1 million pre-seed funding round for its ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage system aimed at decarbonising industrial heat, it announced on Thursday.

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Qantas tweaks its carbon strategy as tightening credit, SAF supply seen as ongoing risk

Published 08:58 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:58 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, International

Australian airline Qantas sees both opportunities and risks in its ongoing reliance on carbon credits as it looks to scale up its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intake, according to its 2024 sustainability report published Thursday.

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Korean refiner to launch country’s first SAF commercial production line

Published 08:24 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:24 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Aviation/CORSIA, South Korea

A top oil refiner in South Korea is set to start commercial operations of the country’s first production line for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next month, in response to the increasing demand for the eco-friendly fuel.

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FEATURE: Offshore wind is gaining traction in APAC, but regulatory gaps, supply chain bottlenecks could stifle deployment

Published 06:04 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 06:04 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The offshore wind industry in the Asia Pacific is displaying significant growth in a patchwork fashion, but missing regulatory frameworks and significant supply chain bottlenecks down the track will require careful planning, according to experts. 

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Fossil fuel companies face rising lawsuits to compensate for climate damage, misleading adverts -report

Published 05:00 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:56 on September 12, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, US

The number of cases filed each year against fossil fuel companies including BP, Shell, and Chevron has nearly tripled since the Paris Agreement, with cases linked to climate damages, misleading advertising, and emissions reduction growing significantly over the period, according to a new report.

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