At Echelon Singapore 2025, a panel delved into Southeast Asia’s progress in tackling climate change and the growing role of its climate tech ecosystem.
Referencing an ESCAP report that warns the region has just five years left to meet its decarbonisation goals, speakers underscored that urgency often drives innovation—and climate change presents one of the most pressing opportunities for entrepreneurship. They emphasised the importance of regulation in setting clear decarbonisation standards, noting Europe as the global benchmark and Singapore as Southeast Asia’s closest example of effective implementation.
The discussion also explored how to nurture and accelerate climate tech startups, focusing on building sustainable, investment-ready business models that balance environmental impact with financial viability. The panel ultimately highlighted collaboration among governments, investors, and innovators as key to achieving meaningful and scalable progress in the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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