A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement, nations across Asia are accelerating clean technology development as climate impacts intensify. With 2025 marking a critical juncture for global decarbonization efforts, regional leaders face mounting pressure to balance economic growth with environmental imperatives.
This week's high-profile dialogue between CGTN and Euronews will convene policymakers and industry pioneers to address urgent questions: Can cross-border collaboration outpace geopolitical tensions? How will emerging technologies like AI-driven energy grids and next-gen battery storage reshape manufacturing hubs?
Recent initiatives suggest Asia's growing dominance. The Chinese mainland has doubled investments in renewable infrastructure this year, while India's solar power capacity surpassed 100 GW in November. Japan recently unveiled a $15 billion hydrogen fuel roadmap, and Southeast Asian nations are finalizing a regional carbon credit exchange set to launch in Q1 2026.
"The clean tech race isn't about individual winners," said Dr. Mei Lin, energy analyst at Singapore's Green Futures Institute. "It's about creating interoperable systems that let monsoon-powered microgrids in Bangladesh complement offshore wind farms in South Korea."
With COP30 preparations underway, stakeholders await concrete proposals from this week's discussions. Key focus areas include standardizing green certification frameworks and addressing rare earth mineral supply chain challenges.
