Climate & Clean Energy

Featured Initiatives

Developing Emissions Trading Systems in Asia

A comprehensive and interactive hub that offers an in-depth look at emissions trading system developments across Asia.

U.S.-China Climate Cooperation Timeline

An interactive timeline that details climate cooperation between the United States and China since the 1990s

China’s Cooperation with Southeast Asia to Support More Ambitious Clean Energy Transition by 2030

How China can support the clean energy transition in Southeast Asia through greater financial, technical, and policy cooperation with the region, to achieve more ambitious GHG emission reductions and energy transition by 2030.

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High-level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero

A high-level and independent commission of Asian leaders to help urgently accelerate the regional transition to net zero emissions.

Rebuilding U.S.-China Climate Cooperation

Seeks to establish a blueprint for post-2020 climate cooperation between the U.S. and China.

Publications and Analysis

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Analysis: Record Surge of Clean Energy in 2024 Halts China’s CO2 Rise

Lauri Myllyvirta analyzes the record surge of clean energy in 2024 and how it halts China’s CO2 rise.
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From Rivals to Partners: How can India and China Work Together to Achieve Global Climate Goals?

Meera Gopal explores laneways for climate cooperation between India and China.
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Asia's Climate Puzzle: COP29 and the Path Forward

The COP29 negotiations underscored the potential for China and India to act as critical players in facilitating global climate progress, yet the lack of meaningful results highlighted the accompanying challenges, writes Betty Wang.
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The U.S. Will Leave a Void in Climate Leadership. Can China Fill It?

The next Trump administration presents China with the opportunity to grow its global influence in climate action, but there is work to be done internationally and domestically, writes Taylah Bland in an op-ed for CNA.
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The Asia-Pacific at COP29

Meera Gopal interviewed on the outcomes and challenges for the Asia-Pacific from COP29 in Baku.

Past Events

In-person and Online

Panel Discussion

Governance for Strengthening SDG-Climate Synergies

18 Nov 2024
4:45 - 6:15 p.m.

At COP29 in Baku, join ASPI for a high-level side event on governance approaches to bridge the gaps between the SDGs and climate action.

In-person

Meet the Author

Former U.S. Climate Envoy Todd Stern on the Paris Agreement & the Future of Climate Progress

03 Dec 2024
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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Join us for a conversation between Todd Stern and Lili Pike as they discuss Stern’s new book, Landing the Paris Climate Agreement, and more.

Rising Temperatures Threaten Livelihoods In Nepali Himalayas

In-person

Panel Discussion

Shrinking Spaces: Indigenous Peoples on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis

10 Oct 2024
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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For many Indigenous peoples of Asia, the climate crisis is existential. Please join us for an expert panel to discuss these issues and more.

Online

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How Can the World Meet Asia’s Climate Finance Needs?

27 Jun 2024
8 - 9 a.m.

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Identifying priority actions for how global financial architecture reform could address Asia’s unique climate and development needs.

In-person

Panel Discussion

Assessing Green Hydrogen Market Opportunities in Asia and India

12 Apr 2024
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for an in-person event at the India International Centre in New Delhi for the launch of our latest report — "Green Hydrogen for Decarbonizing Asia’s Industrial Giants”.

Online

Discussion

China’s Cooperation with Southeast Asia to Support More Ambitious Clean Energy Transition by 2030

19 Mar 2024
7 - 8:30 a.m.

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An invite-only webinar on how China can support Southeast Asia in its pursuit of a clean energy future.

In-person and Online

Panel Discussion

Just Energy Transitions and SDGs: Tools and Enablers

05 Dec 2023
1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

At COP28 in Dubai, join ASPI for a high-level side event on Just Transition

China's special climate envoy, Xie Zhenhua speaks during a joint China and US statement on a declaration enhancing climate action in the 2020s on day eleven of the COP26 climate change conference at the SEC on November 10, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.

In-person

Panel Discussion

China’s International Climate Ambition Ahead of COP28

27 Nov 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join ASPI for a conversation about China's role in international climate diplomacy featuring ASPI Incoming Director of the China Climate Hub Li Shuo.

In-person

Panel Discussion

Getting Asia to Net Zero

21 Jun 2023
12 - 2 p.m.

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Join us for an in-person event on how global financial architecture reform could address Asia’s climate and development challenges.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India.

In-person

Workshop

Indian Carbon Market: ETS Simulation Workshop

15 Feb 2023
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Alongside the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) and the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) , ASPI is hosting three Emission Trading System (ETS) Simulation workshops in cities around India.

In-person and Online

Panel Discussion

India’s Net Zero Emissions Opportunity

26 Aug 2022
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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In collaboration with India International Centre, ASPI President Kevin Rudd and other founding members of the Net Zero Commission launch a new report on new modelling to examine how India can achieve net zero emissions.

Net-Zero GHG Emissions in Korea: Lessons From EU and U.S.

Online

Panel Discussion

Net-Zero GHG Emissions in Korea: Lessons From EU and U.S.

25 Jul 2022
7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Join us as we share and discuss key learning points and recommendations for Korea to achieve its net-zero GHG emission target, following a recent study tour of Korea’s young leaders in climate and energy policy.

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