Assistant Director Ruby de Guzman of the Department of Energy highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration with neighboring countries and renewable energy leaders like China to help accelerate the Philippines’ clean energy transition.
Read her full speech: www.paaacs.org/PressCenter/...
HAPPENING TODAY.
Join us as we bring together leaders from government, industry, and international partners to explore how stronger Philippines–China collaboration can accelerate clean energy transition, support local solutions, and expand access to affordable power.
The stories of coal workers in China's coal regions remind us that clean energy transition is also about supporting communities, protecting livelihoods, and building inclusive pathways forward.
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The SteelWatch Corporate Scorecard 2026 shows that none of 18 major steelmakers across 29 countries are ready for near-zero-emissions production. Coal dependency remains high, and progress on green iron and renewable energy is too slow.
Read the full report👇🏻
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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, nearly half of the world’s electricity capacity is now powered by renewables. Volatile oil markets reinforce the lesson: countries with stronger renewable portfolios are better insulated from fossil fuel shocks.
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In Nigeria, many households and small businesses rely on diesel generators. When fuel prices rise, electricity costs follow.
This piece highlights why solar power should not be ignored. ☀️
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Amid the soaring fuel prices, PACS and YC Solar emphasize the urgent need to scale up solar microgrids and distributed renewable energy to reduce fuel dependence and strengthen energy security.
Read the joint statement: www.paaacs.org/ClimateActio...
As the Philippines faces a national energy emergency, Earth Hour becomes more than a symbolic switch-off but a call to act. Real energy security means breaking free from imported fossil fuels and investing in people-powered solutions.☀️
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The rising fuel prices and the declared energy emergency in the Philippines expose the cost of our dependence on imported fossil fuels. Every Filipino is paying the price.
ACCELERATE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION.
Read the full statement of PACS:
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See how People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS) advanced people-led climate actions, strengthened regional partnerships, and promoted renewable energy solutions in 2025.🌏
Click the link to read or download the full report.
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Energy storage is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition. China’s latest policy on grid-side energy storage aims to provide stable revenue streams, improve project bankability, and accelerate large-scale deployment. 🔋
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A new report shows some carmakers are using more sustainable materials, improving recycling, and paying greater attention to people and communities in their supply chains. The future of EVs can be not just low-carbon, but also fairer and more responsible.
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As conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices higher, Simon Stiell of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) highlights why shifting to renewable energy matters.
Read the full story:
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A greener future, powered by data.
China launched its first Green Power Data Service Center that helps track how renewable energy is used, making it easier for businesses to show they’re going green.💡
Read the full story:
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A just energy transition must include women at every level. From communities to policy spaces, their perspectives strengthen climate action & drive meaningful change.
This International Women’s Day, PACS scholar Vianca shares why empowering women in renewable energy sector matters.💜
Geopolitical conflicts continue to expose the dangers of fossil fuel dependence. For Southeast Asia, doubling down on coal is not the answer. The path to true energy security lies in renewable energy, electrification, & a just transition away from fossil fuels.
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Ningyuan Dian Kun, China’s first domestically built 10,000-tonne-class pure electric intelligent vessel, is set to cut 1,462 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
This milestone signals not just cleaner shipping, but the rise of a new energy ecosystem.🌱
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Today, we celebrate new beginnings and brighter days ahead. From all of us at People of Asia for Climate Solutions, Happy Chinese New Year! ✨
May this year bring more courage, fresh possibilities, and collective action for our planet.🌏
At a recent conference in Harbin, leaders discussed transforming crop residues into energy that powers rural communities and cuts pollution.
Why this matters: rural areas could lead the clean energy transition, turning “waste” into value. 🌱
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In 2025, clean energy sources supplied 97.1% of China’s electricity use. Solar power capacity is also projected to overtake coal as early as 2026.
This shift matters not just for China, but for the global climate and energy transition.
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A new guideline released by five national agencies in China lays out a phased plan for building “zero-carbon factories."
The goal: drive a steady decline in factory-level carbon emissions nationwide.
Full story👇🏻
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that global coal demand will plateau before 2030 and slowly decline, but India and Southeast Asia are still expanding coal use.
A fast, fair clean energy transition is now critical.
Read the full story👇🏻
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Solar power is rising across Africa!☀️
Thirteen countries now get more than 10% of their electricity from the sun, with the Central African Republic topping the list.
Africa’s renewable energy story deserves more attention. Share this story.👇🏻
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China’s first 30 MW green hydrogen demo base has now run a total of 22,000 hours. The site tests how hydrogen equipment performs under changing wind and solar power, helping prove that clean hydrogen can be reliable in real conditions.
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Cycling is more than a ride. It’s #ClimateAction.
In this talk, Dave Walker shares why cycling can cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and build better communities.
🚲 Watch the video and join the call for bike-friendly cities.
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More trains, cleaner trucks, and fewer emissions.
Beijing is moving forward with greener mobility. From rail-based public transport to low-carbon freight systems, the city is reducing emissions while making travel more efficient.🌱
www.newenergyera.com/news/green-t...
China is expanding the CCER system to cover more clean energy and nature-based projects.
This matters because clearer, stronger rules help ensure emissions cuts are real, measurable, and trustworthy, turning climate action into concrete results.
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Today, we celebrate 7 years of People of Asia for Climate Solutions.
Seven years of working with communities, amplifying voices, and advancing people-led climate solutions.
This milestone belongs to everyone who believed, partnered, and built with us. From all of us at PACS, thank you! ☀️🌏
China Southern Power Grid reached a new milestone in 2025, sending over 260 billion kWh of electricity from western China to the east for the first time.
This helped cut coal use and reduce carbon emissions while keeping fast-growing regions running.👇
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