By Rewin PataibunlueListen to this articleThe global energy system is undergoing its most significant transformation since the Industrial Revolution. At the core of this shift is climate capital, the reallocation of financial resources toward technologies and business models that accelerate the green transition. Green bonds and sustainability-linked loans have surged, channeling capital into renewable energy, low-carbon transport and green buildings. It also demands policy clarity to attract global climate capital, which is increasingly selective and seeks predictable, scalable opportunities. Positioned at the intersection of rapid energy demand growth and rising climate risk, the region can emerge as a leader in the global energy transition if it mobilises climate capital with urgency and strategic purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2026 00:38 UTC