Katie Kouchakji
Articles by Katie Kouchakji. Visit Katie’s bio. Follow @carbonqueen79
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20/May/2022The $100 billion climate finance question
Finance for development initiatives in emerging markets is intrinsically tied to climate change—from new roads and energy infrastructure to transportation and new buildings. Yet despite the billions of dollars in overseas development assistance funding, the promised $100 billion of new and additional climate finance by 2020 has failed to materialise16 min
09/November/2021What net zero looks like around the world
Cities are key enablers of the energy transition. But each city in every area of the world will have a different set of priorities and ideas of how to achieve net-zero by 2050. FORESIGHT examines a city from each continent—and a research station—to show what this global action looks like from seven different perspectives12 min
15/October/2021Southeast Asia attempts to kick the coal habit
Despite significant renewables potential in Laos, Vietnam and Indonesia, the burning of coal remains an important element of the economy. Changing attitudes and the climate emergency mean these countries are looking for an exit route but it will not be easy4 min
24/June/2021South Australian rooftop PV exports on trial
Case study: As renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar, continues to be rapidly adopted across Australia, power system operators are having to find new ways of managing electricity generation and supply as the level of complexity increases. Digital solutions are coming into their own8 min.
27/November/2020Singapore energy transition plans consider floating solar and cable to Australia
A lack of natural resources means accessing renewables as part of its energy transition is out of the question for Singapore. The country, renowned for its innovation, is having to think creatively to reach its goals10 min.
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