At Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026, the PACS exhibit brings together people curious about how communities, workers, and young people are shaping the energy transition. 2 more days! Join us at the 2nd level of Lumphini Hall. Here are more moments from hashtag#BKKCAW2026

What does the energy transition look like when we put people at the center? At Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026, PACS explores this question through three stories from the Philippines and China. Here’s a glimpse from the PACS exhibition at #BKKCAW2026.🌏💚

We’d love to invite you to PACS' exhibition at Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026. Through short videos and conversations, we’ll share stories of communities, workers, & young people shaping a people-powered energy transition.

🌿 China-linked renewables now outpace the potential generation of cancelled coal projects in Brazil, Tanzania & the UAE. ⚠️ But off-grid captive coal plants financed by private Chinese firms, especially in Indonesia, remain a key gap in the overseas coal pledge.

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🇨🇳 🌍 NEW | Report: China-linked renewable generation in Brazil, Tanzania, UAE now tops potential generation of cancelled coal ⚠️ Private Chinese investment in Indonesian captive coal remains the biggest risk to undermining Beijing's 2021 overseas coal pledge 🧵⤵️

Solar power has officially overtaken coal in China.☀️ As of July 2026, China’s installed solar capacity reached 1.286 billion kW, making solar the country’s largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time. www.newenergyera.com/news/solar-p...

NEA: Solar Power Takes Top Spot, Reshaping China's Power Sector

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What has PACS been up to in the first half of 2026? ☀️ From renewable energy research & regional cooperation to community engagement & empowering future energy leaders, the past six months have been filled with meaningful work and important milestones. Read more: www.paaacs.org/ReportCenter...

A new framework from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology sets measurable targets for national zero-carbon factories, focusing on emissions intensity, non-fossil energy use, and verified non-fossil electricity consumption. www.newenergyera.com/news/china-e...

China Enters Full Implementation Stage for National Zero-Carbon Factories

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PACS Executive Director Tom Wang spoke with Pakistan TV about Pakistan’s solar potential, its opportunities to become a renewable energy hub, & collaboration with China. “Renewable energy today is making way more economic sense than fossil fuel.” Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYoC...

Pakistan can become a renewable energy manufacturing hub, says environmental expert Tom Wang

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From knowledge exchange to community impact. ☀️ PACS participated in the International Training Course on PV System Design and New Scenario Application Technology in China, strengthening international cooperation & advancing community-led RE solutions. Read more: www.paaacs.org/BRIDGE/Inter...

STATEMENT | Following President Marcos Jr.'s #SONA2026, PACS urges the government to turn its clean energy ambitions into reforms that deliver affordable electricity, stronger energy security, and a faster renewable energy transition. Read the full statement: www.paaacs.org/PressCenter/...

Xiaojun "Tom" Wang will be speaking at Solar. Storage. Flexibility. 2026 on 4–5 August in Islamabad, Pakistan. He will join energy leaders to discuss and explore the ideas and innovations shaping the next chapter of Pakistan's energy transition. Interested? Register here: lnkd.in/diJeUvpQ

This piece highlights how China's solar manufacturing is helping drive the Philippines' growing rooftop solar market. As solar technology becomes more affordable, more Filipinos have the opportunity to reduce electricity costs and strengthen energy security. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

China is Supercharging a Rooftop Solar Boom in the Philippines

Soaring electricity bills are pushing Filipino households and businesses to embrace solar energy, and China is cashing in.

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Today's the perfect day to make an impact. 🩵 Support a FREE Scholar during GlobalGiving's July Bonus Day and help your gift go even further. Donate today: bit.ly/Support-FREE...

The Philippines needs more renewable energy leaders. You can help train them. Every donation supports a FREE scholar's journey. 🗓️ Donate on July 15 during GlobalGiving's Bonus Day to maximize your impact. Support a scholar today: bit.ly/Support-FREE...

Renewables were the LARGEST source of global energy supply growth in 2025, for the first time outside a recession. Solar alone delivered 71% of that rise.☀️ Read more in the @EnergyInstitute #StatisticalReview, in partnership with @ember_energy: www.energyinst.org/statistical-...

What inspires someone to pursue renewable energy? For Jelyn, it starts at home. In our #FREEVoices series, we spotlight the aspirations of Future Renewable Energy Engineer (FREE) scholars and the future they hope to build through clean energy. Support a scholar today: bit.ly/Support-FREE...

Since its launch in 2023, the Future Renewable Energy Engineer (FREE) Scholarship Program has helped aspiring renewable energy leaders pursue their studies in China. Swipe through to learn more about FREE, what it provides, and how you can support future climate leaders.🌱

How can a coal-dependent city build a new future? Changzhi's transformation from a coal-based economy into a vibrant cultural and tourism destination highlights the opportunities available to resource-dependent regions navigating economic transition. Watch the full video: youtu.be/I-2jGniRAhY?...

Taihang-tastic Changzhi: Changzhi's Transformation from Coal Mines to Tourism

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Climate action starts with the choices we make today. By embracing renewable energy, we can cut emissions, protect communities, & build a more resilient future. Accelerate the shift to renewable energy & support people-led climate solutions. Clean energy. Climate action. A sustainable future.🌍

In the poem collection "Gathering Star Dust in the Coal Shaft," Yu Mu gives voice to the lives, fears, sacrifices, & courage of coal miners whose stories are rarely told. This video features selected excerpts from the collection, about the realities behind coal. Watch: youtube.com/shorts/OZ9eJ...

Gathering Star Dust in the Coal Shaft: A Tribute to Coal Miners

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Join renowned British cycling cartoonist and writer Dave Walker as he explores Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, on two wheels. This highlights how cycling can support sustainable transport and contribute to a low-carbon future. Watch the full video: youtu.be/PYvcqGowySk?...

Ride into Shanxi Spring | Dave Walker’s Cycling Journey in Taiyuan

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ASEAN leaders highlighted renewable energy cooperation and regional grid integration during the ASEAN Summit in Cebu. But real energy security cannot be built on continued dependence on coal, oil, and gas. Read PACS' full statement here: www.paaacs.org/PressCenter/...

At the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2026, PACS Executive Director Xiaojun Wang highlighted the power of youth, education, and people-to-people collaboration in accelerating the renewable energy transition. Watch the full video👇🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxby...

Tom Xiaojun Wang Talks About China And Pakistan Collaboration Regarding Climate Change | Dawn News

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As global tensions continue to disrupt oil and gas supply routes, more countries are realizing that real security comes from building renewable energy at home, powered by people, not monopolies. Read why clean energy is the world’s greatest peace plan.🌏 www.semafor.com/article/04/3...

View: Clean energy is the key to peacebuilding

Fossil fuels will always be subject to easily manipulated chokepoints.

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Join the conversation at Breathe Pakistan 2026 as PACS Executive Director Xiaojun Wang speaks in the session “Empowering Pakistan’s Transition to Clean Energy,” alongside fellow climate and energy leaders working toward people-centered solutions. Watch it live on YouTube👉🏻 bit.ly/BreathePakis...

🔴 LIVE Day 1: Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2026 | Dawn News English

Building on the success of the inaugural Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2025 and Dawn Media’s continued climate-focused initiative “The Air We Breathe” Conference, Breathe Pa...

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Assistant Director Ruby de Guzman of the Department of Energy highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration with neighboring countries and renewable energy leaders like China to help accelerate the Philippines’ clean energy transition. Read her full speech: www.paaacs.org/PressCenter/...

HAPPENING TODAY. Join us as we bring together leaders from government, industry, and international partners to explore how stronger Philippines–China collaboration can accelerate clean energy transition, support local solutions, and expand access to affordable power.

The stories of coal workers in China's coal regions remind us that clean energy transition is also about supporting communities, protecting livelihoods, and building inclusive pathways forward. apnews.com/article/clim...

From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change

As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change.

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The SteelWatch Corporate Scorecard 2026 shows that none of 18 major steelmakers across 29 countries are ready for near-zero-emissions production. Coal dependency remains high, and progress on green iron and renewable energy is too slow. Read the full report👇🏻 steelwatch.org/reports/stee...

SteelWatch Corporate Scorecard 2026 – The Transition Readiness Gap - SteelWatch

Iron and steelmaking remains one of the most emissions-intensive sectors globally, accounting for around a tenth of global carbon emissions. In an industry shaped by long-lived assets and capital-inte...

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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, nearly half of the world’s electricity capacity is now powered by renewables. Volatile oil markets reinforce the lesson: countries with stronger renewable portfolios are better insulated from fossil fuel shocks. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Exclusive: Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025 after solar boost

Renewable power made up almost 50% of the world’s electricity capacity last year after a record ‌increase in solar installations, data from the International Renewable Energy Agency shared exclusively...

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