Indonesia program triggers deforestation alarms
Jakarta’s plan to convert land to food and biofuels production includes 5.7 million acres of protected forests. Mongabay
New plant taps Indonesia’s heat
US company Ormat announces the start of commercial operations of the 35 MW Ijen geothermal plant in East Java with PT Medco Power Indonesia. Global Newswire
China to shrink renewables energy subsidies
Beijing prepares to phase out subsidies for solar and wind after a massive expansion in generating capacity. Oil Price
Vietnam private bank aims at $5 billion in green bonds
Techcombank announces ambitious goals to lead in climate finance. The Asian Business Review
Aussie partnership to fund Indonesia low-carbon projects
Australia’s flagship impact fund (ADI) partners with venture capital firm AC Ventures to target renewables, electric vehicles, sustainable ag, and more. AC Ventures
Featured image: Protected forest area in Kuta Malaka, Aceh Besar, Indonesia. Credit: Mongabay / Inayat Syah Putra / Wikimedia Commons
