'Not a given that renewables will be harmless': How poor siting could slow Southeast Asia's energy transition

Published on August 20, 2025

As fossil-heavy nations race to scale solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of spatial planning and public consultation.

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