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Last update: 2 hours agoASEAN–EU Financing Gap: At the ASEAN–EU Sustainability Summit in Cebu, EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro warned that policy promises won’t cut it without stronger financing and “on-the-ground” delivery mechanisms—pushing for deeper partnerships with major lenders and the ADB. Renewables Grid Push (India): Karnataka’s renewable surge got a boost as CERC cleared a POWERGRID transmission project to unlock 3 GW of additional renewable energy flow between Bellary and Davanagere. Solar Procurement (India): NTPC REL floated a tender for 1.2 GW of solar module supply for Khavda, signaling continued scale-up. Battery Storage (Puerto Rico): Puerto Rico’s oversight board approved conditional PREPA contracts to add solar-paired battery storage, aiming to shore up reliability amid tight margins. Waste & Water Tensions (Zimbabwe/Harare): Harare’s mayor accused the EMA of failing to collect refuse since taking over waste management, reigniting conflict over enforcement and accountability. Mining Safety (Zimbabwe): After the Matobo tragedy, a new safety and training initiative is being launched for artisanal miners. EUDR Still Stands: Despite EU simplification talks, the deforestation rules keep their force—downstream firms face continued compliance pressure.
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