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Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Sets Green Finance Rules with New Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The central bank released the first version of its taxonomy, setting out technical criteria for green and transitional activities.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Launches Carbon Market Policy, Tax on Hold

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The policy establishes a framework for carbon credit trading, prioritising market integrity and international cooperation ahead of a carbon tax.

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South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

Sustainable Finance

Systemic Barriers Hinder Climate Finance Flows in Asian Nations - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

New report finds policy incoherence, governance fragmentation, and deep-seated capacity gaps are preventing climate finance from flowing into key Asian economies.

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China Rolls Out New Assessment System to Enforce Climate Goals

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The new framework introduces a binding annual evaluation for provincial governments, linking officials’ performance reviews directly to carbon reduction targets.

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Bank of Korea Urged to Adopt Bolder Climate Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

A new report calls for the central bank to overhaul its monetary and credit policies to address climate risks and support a green transition, citing slow progress compared to peers.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Launches Green Financing Push for Tourism, SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The BOT and government have unveiled twin initiatives offering targeted financing to help hotels, households and small businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions.

Sustainable Finance

UK's BII Launches GBP 1.1 Billion Climate Fund for India, Southeast Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

The development finance institution aims to mobilise significant private capital to help close Asia’s vast climate finance gap and accelerate the energy transition.