ClientEarth Asia

16/10/2026

At C*D COP17, we're bringing solutions and reasons for hope.

Four years ago, almost 200 governments agreed to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030. Next week, countries will meet in Yerevan, Armenia to review progress.

There are many real-world examples of how the law can be a game changer for those working to implement 30x30, fight pollution and ensure that protected nature is protected in practice: communities fighting for clean water; Indigenous Peoples and local communities shaping the future of forest governance across Africa and Southeast Asia; and coastal communities working to protect the seas on which their livelihoods depend.

These stories show what is possible when people come together to defend the natural world.

They also remind us that biodiversity loss creates real risks for people, infrastructure, food systems, and businesses. This is why nature protection and restoration cannot remain an afterthought – it must be treated as security infrastructure.

This is what we're bringing to the table at COP17.

Where to find us:

- Breakfast and panel discussion: "Together for greater impact: Replicating legal successes for people and nature" on Monday 26 October - RSVP at https://www.clientearth.org/latest/events/together-for-greater-impact-how-we-can-replicate-legal-successes-for-people-and-nature/

- "From Commitments to Courts: Strategic Litigation for Effective Marine Protection" organised by Deutsche Umwelthilfe with Doggerland Foundation on Tuesday 27 October - RSVP at https://luma.com/qdewrbot

- "Leveraging Open Tools and Data in the Push for 30x30" organised by SkyTruth with Med Sea Alliance on Friday 30 October - RSVP at https://luma.com/iv4jz5wc

Our delegates Amy Fairbairn, Azam Hawari, Babette Tachibana-Brophy, Bellinda Bartolucci, Diane Vandesmet and Patricia Iacob are looking forward to engaging with policymakers, business leaders, and civil society in Yerevan on how we can make the law part of the solution, building on precedent-settings cases.

Find out more and check our new briefing: https://lnkd.in/e9Hbr_fV

15/10/2026

How can Southeast Asia power its future without compromising it? 🌏⚡

Meeting rising energy demand takes more than building new infrastructure. Clear policies, effective regulations and regional cooperation are key to unlocking investment in cleaner energy.

Through legal capacity-building, ClientEarth supports stronger frameworks for a more resilient energy future across the region.

Better rules. Cleaner energy. A stronger future.

13/10/2026

How can Indigenous Peoples and local communities help to protect Indonesia’s forests? 🌳

Social forestry can give communities better access to forest and land resources and a greater role in forest management.

Clear rights and strong legal frameworks matter too. They allow communities to take part in decisions about the forests they depend on and support their protection for the long term.

Scan the QR code to explore ClientEarth’s community forestry work in Southeast Asia.

09/10/2026

We are still thinking about the C.I.R.C.L.E. Bootcamp! Now let us hear what our lawyers and our partner, Think Policy, have to say about the workshop 🎤

Three of our lawyers came to the bootcamp in Jakarta this early September with plenty to share, including what they hope comes next for the program.

One more voice joins them: Think Policy's Head of (Un)learning shared her thoughts on why this partnership works so well.

Thank you, Think Policy and all 21 participants from institutions across Indonesia. We are so grateful for the opportunity! 🤝

06/10/2026

Five years on, how much has changed since China’s overseas coal pledge? 🌱

Since 2021, 67% of the overseas coal power capacity planned at the time of the pledge has been cancelled, equivalent to 61.5 GW.

At the same time, China-linked renewable energy is growing overseas, with 69.4 GW now operating and a further 100.5 GW under construction.

But the transition is incomplete. 20.5 GW of coal power capacity remains in planning, while captive coal remains a major loophole.

Full implementation matters, and ClientEarth will continue to support a faster shift to renewable energy.

Scan the QR code to find out more.

01/10/2026

One more week to go!

We are so excited to co-organise ""Beyond Green Claims: Accountability, Carbon Markets and Corporate Responsibility in ASEAN–China Agri-food Systems" with Foodthink (食通社) during Bangkok Climate Action Week.

The session will see 2 panels discussing "Climate Justice and Carbon Markets" and "Corporate Climate Claims and Greenwashing". They are moderated by ClientEarth's Azam Hawari and Foodthink's Tianle Chang respectively.

They will be joined by Endraswari Ening Sayekti from ClientEarth, Regan Pairojmahakij from RECOFTC, Wanun Permpibul from Climate Watch Thailand and Nicha Wachpanich from HaRDstories for the first panel. The second panel will see ClientEarth's Hannah Isabella Chan alongside Linda Rosalina from TuK Indonesia, Nithiyah Tamilwanan from RimbaWatch and Siew Lyn Wong from Macaranga Media.

Programme details as follow:

Date : 9 October 2026
Time : 9am to 12pm (Main event) 12pm to 2pm (Networking lunch)(Bangkok Time)
Venue : COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, Ivory I Meeting Room
Lunch will be served at COMO Cuisine from 12pm.

We hope to see you there! Register here: https://www.bangkokclimateactionweek.org/en/programme/332

29/09/2026

Renewables are only a win for consumers if the lights stay on and the bill stays fair.

⚡ A fair energy transition means affordable, reliable, accessible power, not one goal traded off for another.

Swipe through to see how ClientEarth works on energy policy frameworks that balance decarbonisation, affordability and energy security as demand keeps climbing. 🇵🇭

25/09/2026

When it comes to a just transition, collaboration changes the conversation 🌱

In early September, ClientEarth and Think Policy brought together 21 civil servants for three days of learning, discussion, and collaboration around Indonesia’s energy transition.

Over three days, participants explored climate science, policy and regulation, carbon governance, climate finance, and regulatory decision-making, while connecting with experts, practitioners, government representatives, and fellow civil servants.

For many participants, C.I.R.C.L.E. was a learning space and an opportunity to exchange experiences, discover new perspectives, and see the connections between climate and energy transition.
Here’s what they had to say about their C.I.R.C.L.E. experience 👆

25/09/2026

Shareholder activism in Japan is no longer just about earnings misses.

Investors have been using shareholder proposals, proxy votes, and AGM pressure to hold boards accountable for delivering on a company’s climate commitments, treating decarbonisation targets the way they'd treat financial ones.

With the gradual entry into force of the SSBJ climate disclosure standards, Japanese companies will publish even more detailed climate disclosures which will in turn allow analysts to assess the real level of delivery on decarbonisation targets. The gap between pledges and delivery is no longer a reputational issue but a risk for shareholders.

23/09/2026

We are excited to be part of the conversation at Bangkok Climate Action Week! Our lawyers Hannah Chan, Endraswari Sayekti and Azam Hawari will be there to co-host a session "Beyond Green Claims: Accountability, Carbon Markets and Corporate Responsibility in ASEAN–China Agri-food Systems" with Foodthink.

The session will bring together experts from the region to discuss accountability, climate justice, community rights, and the future of sustainable agri-food systems. Through case studies from agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, we will examine how policy, law, journalism, and community voices can drive genuinely equitable climate action.

📅 Date: 9 October 2026
🕑 Time: 9am to 12pm (Bangkok time)
🏢 Venue: COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, Ivory I meeting room
✅ Register here: https://www.bangkokclimateactionweek.org/en/programme/332

More details about the speakers line up will follow soon so watch this space!

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