Experts refute EU claim that 3,500km gas pipeline from Azerbaijan is necessary for energy security, amid alarm over corruption and human rights issues
Developing country institutions lack capacity to meet the Green Climate Fund’s heavy paperwork demands, experts say at Dhaka conference
Millions of Bangladeshi’s could be forced from their homes by the effect of climate change. Where will they all go?
Government electricity authority says coal’s impact on health and environment tipped balance in favour of a gas and renewable-focused future
A valuable fungus reputed to be an aphrodisiac has been disappearing from the mountains of Nepal, taking with it a valuable source of income
“I want grid power,” say locals, despite concerns that Rampal’s mega-plant may threaten the world heritage listed Sundarbans mangrove forests
After a barrage of criticism, the UN’s primary climate fund has released $5.2m to a handful of projects
NGO that helps women overcome cultural taboos and start their own clean energy businesses to be awarded prize in London ceremony
Mooted climate policy was dropped from the budget announced on Thursday, as energy and transport lobbies complained it would raise living costs
Unusually heavy pre-monsoon rains wiped out 2 million tonnes worth of rice crops, making farmers destitute and pushing up costs
Indonesia’s foreign ministry has slammed the EU’s proposed ban on palm oil in biofuels
President Trump is failing to keep you safe, writes Saleemul Huq; Bangladesh can offer lessons in adapting to the impacts of climate change
Under President Yameen, ministers are quashing environmental concerns to strike opaque resort deals with foreign investors, warn divers, scientists and two EPA insiders
In a region of Pakistan besieged by drought, and blessed with solar potential, China is funding the expansion of huge new coal projects
Argument the UN pact is in vulnerable country’s best interests prevails over doubts expressed by President Rodrigo Duterte last year
Billions in development loans at risk after international human rights watchdog strips Azeri membership for failure to increase transparency
Maldives “should be afforded the ability to expand our economy” says president in response to criticism of a US$10bn development deal with Saudi Arabia
Proposed multi-billion dollar deal sparks protests in the tiny atoll nation, which has found itself at the centre of a great game over oil, power and religion
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Renewable options are being overlooked as government backs controversial polluting power plants, say experts