Asia
Maldives regime imperils coral reefs in dash for cash
Under President Yameen, ministers are quashing environmental concerns to strike opaque resort deals with foreign investors, warn divers, scientists and two EPA insiders
China kickstarting new coal boom in Pakistan
In a region of Pakistan besieged by drought, and blessed with solar potential, China is funding the expansion of huge new coal projects
Philippines senate unanimously votes to ratify Paris climate deal
Argument the UN pact is in vulnerable country’s best interests prevails over doubts expressed by President Rodrigo Duterte last year
Watchdog suspends Azerbaijan, EU gas pipeline loans threatened
Billions in development loans at risk after international human rights watchdog strips Azeri membership for failure to increase transparency
Maldives president defends Saudi atoll deal, but reveals no detail
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
Saudis make Maldives land grab to secure oil routes to China
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
Weekly wrap: Will China turn its back on coal?
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Bangladesh bets on coal to meet rising energy demand
Renewable options are being overlooked as government backs controversial polluting power plants, say experts
Philippines ready to ratify UN climate deal, says senator
Loren Legarda says Manila’s much-delayed ratification saga is edging to a conclusion – with formal approval of Paris deal imminent
Mr Trump, planetary conditions are not negotiable
Japan’s former environment and climate ambassador offers his analysis on how the international community can tackle the US president’s climate war
Exxon has ‘excellent future’ in Russia says ex-energy chief
Former Putin minister and CEO of Rosneft says renewed cooperation with US would open up “massive investment” in Arctic oil and gas
Saudi $50 billion clean power plan close to launch
Minister says private sector will be encouraged to bid for major clean energy investment programmes as country moves to diversify economy
South Asia’s women suffer as climate migration rises
Feminization of environmental migration is already underway in South Asia but governments have been slow to recognise the role of climate change
Into the abyss: oil states face turmoil as climate policies bite
A transition to green energy sources threatens the stability of oil-rich states like Venezuela, Russia and Saudi Arabia
Turkish gas companies with corrupt past get World Bank loan
Businessmen who have secured contracts to build massive gas pipeline linking EU and Azerbaijan were convicted for tender rigging and bribery
Indonesia president bans further destruction of peatlands
Norwegian pressure and financial support credited as world’s 8th largest greenhouse gas emitter targets end to exploitation of peatlands
Exxon, Chevron face Philippines climate change probe
Hearings by the country’s Human Rights Commission will target some of Donald Trump’s allies in the oil sector
Did Marrakech climate talks deliver for world’s poorest?
Lead envoy of Least Developed Countries bloc and chief advisor assess whether the COP22 talks last month offer hope dangerous warming will be stopped
Human rights report quashed in push for Azerbaijan-EU gas pipeline
Concerns about political prisoners were suppressed as politicians approved the Southern Gas Corridor, an Italian TV documentary reveals
Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval
Energy department chief says country needs more time to plan for lower carbon future, arguing developing countries must not be forced to cut their emissions