A new online platform designed to fast-track renewable energy investment across the Asia-Pacific has launched at COP31, having already facilitated seven clean energy agreements worth approximately US$650 million (AU$956  million) in its first year. The beta version of the Clean Energy Deal Hub was revealed by the Renewable Energy Council Asia-Pacific (RECAP) and serves as a centralised portal ... more

Cities and local governments are setting the pace on global climate action, with 58 per cent committing to tougher emissions-reduction targets than their national governments, according to a new report released by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) at COP31 in Türkiye. The 2026 Impact Report reveals that more than 8,000 local authorities have adopted more ambitious t... more

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on world leaders to rally behind vulnerable Pacific nations and accelerate clean energy investment at the COP31 Leaders Summit in Türkiye, even as climate advocates challenge Australia over its ongoing coal and gas expansion. Addressing the summit in Antalya, Albanese framed the talks, where Australia is presiding over negotiations alongsid... more

Decarbonisation is a shared goal across many industries worldwide, but it’s especially significant for heavy industries like construction. Thankfully, implementing solutions like adopting renewable energy and integrating low-carbon technologies is bringing companies closer toward their objectives. Another strategy that has shown the same effect is transitioning to smaller equipment. While... more