Will Singapore warm up to nuclear energy to combat climate change?
Eight years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster triggered a global rethink on energy policy, signs have emerged that Singapore may be warming back up to the power source.
Petronas says acts on climate change
KOTA KINABALU: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) responded to Daily Express’ report on the 13 oil and gas companies acting on climate change, which according to Prof Dr Justin Sentian, the speaker from UMS, did not see Petronas’ name on the list. The fact is not disputed.
ACCEPT’s Involvement and Contribution in the Regional Training Workshop on Green Building in Singapore
Singapore – A regional training workshop on the green building was held from 16 to 18 July 2019 in Singapore, which was jointly organized by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) Singapore and International Energy Agency (IEA). The theme of the workshop was “tracing the path to low-emission, efficient and resilient buildings, and constructions” and therefore, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) recognized the importance of such training. Through the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT), ACE has partially sponsored this event and two research analysts from ACE have participated in this workshop.
Energy Cooperatives, Option for Pushing Indonesia’s Energy Transition
The 12th of July this year marks the 72 years journey of cooperatives in Indonesia. After the first Cooperatives Congress in 1947, Indonesia celebrates 12th July as a National Cooperatives Day. On this day Indonesia commemorates how cooperatives have started and have evolved as a significant element in turning the wheel of the country’s economy.
Sharing Norwegian Experiences and Insights into a Low-Emission Society at the ASEAN 3rd ADC Meeting
Bangkok, Thailand – The 37th Senior Official Meeting on Energy (SOME) and its associated meetings were held in Bangkok, Thailand in 24-27 June 2019 with the main purpose to strengthen the cooperation within ASEAN Member States (AMS) on tackling the energy challenges. ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025 is a regional blueprint for the energy sector, holds an essential role in shaping the sustainability of ASEAN energy landscape.
ASEAN members to strengthen joint capacity and capability in addressing climate change
BANGKOK — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is determined to strengthen efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change, including building climate-resilient communities, as well as address natural disasters in “timely and systematic manner.”
How Under Threat Singapore Is Taking Action to Battle Climate Change
With almost one-third of Singapore just five meters above sea level, land reclamation isn’t only a way to create more space, it’s an environmental imperative. And while politicians elsewhere dither over climate change, the city-state is taking a decisive stance, rolling out a range of initiatives aimed at limiting the effects of global warming.
Greening ASEAN Future Energy Blueprint
Singapore – The 2nd APAEC Drafting Committee (ADC) Meeting and Regional Energy Policy & Planning Sub-Sector Network (REPP-SSN) meeting was held in Singapore from 28 to 29 May 2019 and attended by ADC focal points and REPP focal points as well as ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and the invited dialogue partners. During the ADC meeting, the participant discussed the progress of the preparation of the APAEC phase II document 2021-2025, such as the proposed outcome-based strategies (OBS) and action plans (AP) that planned to include in the document. The meeting also discussed the timeline and way forward of the document preparation.
