Transport

A meeting organized by the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City discussed how to make transport services sustainable.

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are vying to compete with Singapore, which is recognized as an international service center.

A potential area of collaboration is to develop Kota Kinabalu as a regional hub.

Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities in carbon-intensive sectors.

Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua have untapped ocean resources that could help the country meet and raise its climate ambition.

Rich in feedstock, the region can become an important source of biofuel, which is currently in short supply.

Initiatives include shifting to sustainable aviation fuel and more environment-friendly transportation modes, such as electric vehicles.

The region is strategically located as a gateway to the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and ASEAN markets, including the BIMP-EAGA subregion.

An ADB study sees airlines recovering 90% of their capacity by the end of 2023, but the path to full recovery will be challenging.

The strategic shift to electric vehicles and clean power will not only cut emissions but also create economic opportunities.