Asian countries, including India, must accelerate transition to renewable energy

Asian nations, including India, must swiftly embrace a greener energy transition and take the helm in addressing the climate crisis, asserts a prominent climate advocate. The Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026 convenes governments, climate specialists, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to deliberate on regional climate action and the shift towards renewable energy sources.

Speaking during the event, Harjeet Singh, global coordinator of the Fill the Fund campaign and founder of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, emphasized that developed nations must also face scrutiny for their insufficient climate action and unmet finance pledges. Singh underscored during a press conference that the discussions at the Bangkok Climate Action Week reveal one undeniable fact: humanity bears the brunt of a reliance on fossil fuels.

He stressed that merely demanding action is insufficient; they must set the precedent for a resilient and equitable future. A gathering as part of the climate week brought together policymakers and advocates from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific to brainstorm methods for accelerating a just transition to clean energy.

Nithi Nesadurai, director and regional coordinator of Climate Action Network Southeast Asia, noted that while both regions have successful examples of transitioning to renewable energy, enhanced regional coordination is essential to exchange experiences and best practices. The discussions, part of Asia-Pacific engagement leading up to the UN Climate Change Conference in November, also centered on crafting a just energy transition roadmap and bolstering regional collaboration.

The inaugural international conference on moving away from fossil fuels was convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, in April 2026, with the next edition slated for Tuvalu in July 2027.