“It’s a clear signal that the Asian Development Bank is finally, finally moving away from coal.” Interview Mr Rayyan Hassan, Executive Director of the NGO Forum, urged the ADB to take the coal moratorium ahead and move towards a full transition to renewable energy finance as soon as possible. In this interview, he shares what happened next and what still needs to be done. By Daniel Abunales and Lea Goelnitz
ADB Announces Coal Exit in Draft Energy Policy Press Release The Asian Development Bank (ADB) through its draft energy policy announced today that it will not finance any coal mining, oil, and natural gas field exploration, drilling, or extraction activities, and it will no longer finance any new coal-fired capacity for power and heat generation or any facilities associated with new coal generation. By NGO Forum on ADB
Understanding Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN The Executive Summary from Inclusive Development International (IDI)'s report "Making Inroads: Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN and Beyond," By Inclusive Development International
Making Inroads: Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN and Beyond Inclusive Development International (IDI) released Making Inroads: Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN and Beyond, its new report that seeks to shed light on the rapidly changing landscape of infrastructure finance in the region which has been driven by China. By Inclusive Development International