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Thirty climate tech startups in Southeast Asia that would rather build than pledge

Southeast Asia has a talent for making climate pledges sound like wedding vows: grand, emotional and frequently broken. Net-zero deadlines stretch to 2050 and beyond, yet coal still dominates several national grids, petrol motorbikes still choke the cities and mangroves still vanish faster than ministers can name them. Into that gap has stepped a scrappy […] The post Thirty climate tech startups…

Thirty climate tech startups in Southeast Asia that would rather build than pledge

Southeast Asia has become a hotspot for climate tech startups that prefer to create solutions rather than merely make promises. These innovative companies are addressing various challenges in energy, solar, storage, transport, carbon accounting, carbon markets, and climate finance. The article highlights 30 startups founded between 2015 and 2026, showcasing their groundbreaking work in turning waste into resources, developing affordable solar kits, and providing energy management systems.

Although none of these startups can single-handedly save the planet, their collective efforts serve as a strong indicator of the region's commitment to climate action.

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