Geopolitical shocks are turning renewable energy from a sustainability choice into a strategic necessity for security and resilience

AI-driven data center growth is reshaping energy procurement, making PPAs and direct renewable sourcing strategic priorities.

Vietnam’s DPPA framework is entering its implementation stage, where pricing, eligibility, and cost clarity will shape market uptake.

Indonesia’s Regulation No. 6/2026 signals a new phase for forestry carbon, emphasizing stronger governance, integrity, safeguards, and market oversight.

How can renewable energy procurement create wider impact? EKOenergy and Mt. Stonegate highlight how EACs can support clean energy access.

SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2 shifts climate action from pledges to accountability, pushing companies toward measurable emissions action now.

Philippines accelerates REC reform, mandates IFRS ESG reporting, and launches forest carbon roadmap to boost market integrity and investor confidence.

China’s new renewable price mechanism may tighten tradable GEC supply, potentially driving higher GEC prices as corporate demand continues to grow.

India is developing its national carbon market through the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), a cap-and-trade system covering both compliance sectors and voluntary offsets. The scheme aims to support emissions reductions while building a domestic carbon pricing framework. In parallel, India’s Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) with Japan promotes low-carbon technology deployment and cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

The first week of COP30 in Belém confirms a pivotal shift: the focus is now on delivering 2030 climate goals, not just pledging.Milestones: The Loss and Damage Fund is operational; delegates pushed for urgency on Article 6 integrity and transparency.Mitigation Gap: Current NDCs only deliver 12% of the emissions cuts needed by 2030.