ASEAN’s green ambitions face setbacks as methane emissions surge, challenging the region’s progress towards sustainable energy

Despite the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s commitment to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuels, particularly oil and gas, remain the dominant energy sources.

This continuing reliance raises significant environmental concerns, given that the combustion of these fuels releases substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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This op-ed was published in the Borneo Bulletin. The original article can be found here.