On Sept 9, APMDD and AEN members mobilized in more than 70 cities and provinces across 7 Asian countries for the Asia Day of Action against Coal. Together, we raised a strong and united voice to demand a rapid coal phaseout and just transition to renewable energy systems.
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Coal is the biggest driver of climate change, air pollution, and displacement in Asia. While the world moves on, Asia still hosts the majority of new and existing coal projects — harming communities, climate, and health. As part of our collective plan to escalate the coal fight, we urge allies, networks, social movements, and civil
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Lidy Nacpil (via The Jakarta Post) Asia, which is home to 78 percent of the world’s coal power capacity and 80 percent of millions of coal workers, needs to make a pivotal decision to cut its umbilical to the dirty fuel and embrace renewables to ensure a sustainable future for the region. As the world
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In Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines, existing coal plants have a combined capacity of 315 GW. We are calling for the immediate shutdown of 33 of the most harmful coal plants across these five countries, totaling 23.07 GW.
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Coal phase-out is not happening fast enough! Despite climate warnings and global pledges, coal is still being burned at dangerous levels. New coal plants are still being built, especially in Asia — often backed by foreign funding.
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May 26, 2025 The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Malaysia ASEAN Chair 2025 Your Excellency, We address you in your capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2025. We call for an urgent and decisive response to the climate crisis. The ASEAN region is one of the most highly vulnerable regions to climate change
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