Asean risks locking in decades of coal emissions without coordinated, ‘people-centred’ just transition, report warns

Published on November 3, 2026

Experts say the region's next challenge is turning climate commitments into enforceable coal retirement plans that protect people, local communities, and energy security.

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Singapore to ratify long-delayed Asean haze centre agreement ahead of 2027 chairmanship

November 3, 2026
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said Singapore will ratify the treaty creating Asean’s haze coordination centre and work to strengthen the region’s haze agreement when the city-state chairs the bloc in 2027.

Walmart Backs Home Battery Startup Base Power

November 3, 2026
Retail giant Walmart announced a strategic investment in home energy and battery storage company Base Power, alongside a new partnership aimed at expanding access to affordable home battery systems and supporting grid reliability.Founded in 2023, Texas-based Base Power provides solutions to reinforce the electricity grid using distributed energy storage. The company offers a home energy service po