COP27 Output on Supporting ASEAN’s Huge Potential on Reducing Emission
The COP27 and Article 6 may bring the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) energy policymaker’s attention where it seems to be a supporting element for ASEAN to transitioning energy and reducing emission.
Financing Gender-Energy Access Programmes in ASEAN
Women often get the short end of the stick in rural areas where energy access is poor. In the drive to improve energy access, directing finance to increase the participation of women in the energy sector is necessary.
Gender Participation In ASEAN’s Energy Transition
Back in June and November of 2020, leaders gathered at the ASEAN Summit to reaffirm a strong commitment in propelling the advancement of gender equality and women empowerment. Recognising that gender equality is at the heart of inclusive and sustainable development, the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW), in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and United Nations (UN) Women, conducted the first regional flagship publication, the ASEAN Gender Outlook.
Against the Odds: Pursuing Another Chance for Green Recovery in ASEAN
Southeast Asia countries have spent little of their COVID-19 recovery funds on sustainable development. There is still time to turn the pandemic into an opportunity.
How Energy is Aiding ASEAN’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
The energy sector is in a good position to drive ASEAN’s recovery and its transition to a greener economy.Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were in for a turbulent ride when COVID-19 first reared its head in 2019.
Using 4IR Tech To Tackle Climate Change In ASEAN
Following the ambitious targets of the Paris Agreement and COP26 in Glasgow, a new advanced technology framework to help tackle climate issues needs to be more developed. The Glasgow Climate Pact emphasizes the urgency of scaling up action and support, including finance, capacity-building, and technology transfer to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change events.
Role of Natural Gas in Advancing Low-Carbon Energy Transition in ASEAN
Despite an urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the reality of the situation is that the ASEAN region is still relying on fossil fuels, while the region is pursuing an energy transition to renewable energy.
COP26: Ramification for ASEAN Energy Strategies
After two weeks of negotiations, nearly 200 nations adopted the much-debated Glasgow Climate Pact on Nov 13, 2021, to secure the commitment to keeping the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal alive.
