Exploring New Knowledge on Climate System Intervention Technologies: the Opportunities and Challenges in the Context of Southeast Asia
Bali, Indonesia – a workshop was held from 8 to 9 September 2019, which was jointly organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Boston University, and the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI). The theme of the workshop was “Towards an interdisciplinary knowledge community on the critical understanding of emergent climate system intervention technologies in Southeast Asia”.
ACCEPT in the ASEAN Cooperation on Climate Change
Singapore – Southeast Asia is a region highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly increased flooding in the context of sea-level rise, whereby approximately millions of people along the coasts will likely be at risk from flooding. According to the IPCC special report, “Global Warming of 1.5 oC”, the temperature has been increasing at a rate of 0.14°C to 0.20°C per decade since the 1960s across Southeast Asia, which coupled with a rising number of hot days and warm nights, and a decline in cooler weather. In addition, with 2°C of warming by 2040 in this region, this could lead to a decline by one-third in per capita crop production associated with general decreases in crop yields.
ACCEPT’s Involvement and Contribution in the Regional Training Workshop on Green Building in Singapore
Singapore – A regional training workshop on the green building was held from 16 to 18 July 2019 in Singapore, which was jointly organized by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) Singapore and International Energy Agency (IEA). The theme of the workshop was “tracing the path to low-emission, efficient and resilient buildings, and constructions” and therefore, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) recognized the importance of such training. Through the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT), ACE has partially sponsored this event and two research analysts from ACE have participated in this workshop.
Sharing Norwegian Experiences and Insights into a Low-Emission Society at the ASEAN 3rd ADC Meeting
Bangkok, Thailand – The 37th Senior Official Meeting on Energy (SOME) and its associated meetings were held in Bangkok, Thailand in 24-27 June 2019 with the main purpose to strengthen the cooperation within ASEAN Member States (AMS) on tackling the energy challenges. ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025 is a regional blueprint for the energy sector, holds an essential role in shaping the sustainability of ASEAN energy landscape.
Greening ASEAN Future Energy Blueprint
Singapore – The 2nd APAEC Drafting Committee (ADC) Meeting and Regional Energy Policy & Planning Sub-Sector Network (REPP-SSN) meeting was held in Singapore from 28 to 29 May 2019 and attended by ADC focal points and REPP focal points as well as ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and the invited dialogue partners. During the ADC meeting, the participant discussed the progress of the preparation of the APAEC phase II document 2021-2025, such as the proposed outcome-based strategies (OBS) and action plans (AP) that planned to include in the document. The meeting also discussed the timeline and way forward of the document preparation.
ASEAN Resiliency in Reaching the 23% Renewable Energy Target by 2025
Da Nang, Vietnam – The 26th Renewable Energy Sub-Sector Network (RE-SSN) Meeting was held at Green Plaza Hotel, Da Nang, Vietnam on the 24 May 2019 and attended by delegates from ASEAN Member States except Philippines, ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), International Organizations (IOs), and Dialogue Partners (DPs) such as International Energy Agency (IEA), USAID Clean Power Asia, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Hangzhou Regional Centre (HRC), and Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA). During the meeting, the RE-SSN focal points addressed issues related to action plans in order to achieve 23% RE target by 2025 with regard to the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025. Whereby the APAEC is an energy blueprint, which the impacts of the outcomes are focused on four dimensions – energy security, affordability, accessibility and sustainability.
ASEAN Commitment on Civilian Nuclear Energy Development
Manila, Philippines – The 9th Nuclear Energy Cooperation Sub-Sector Network (NEC-SSN) meeting was held at Manila, Philippines from 20 to 22 May 2019 and attended by NEC focal points and dialogue partners. During the meeting, the participant discussed the collaboration with dialogue partners and addressed issues related to nuclear with proposed Nuclear and Radiological Programme Administrative Support (NRPAS) Phase II activities in regard to the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025. Whereby the APAEC is an energy blueprint, which the impacts of the outcomes are focused on four dimensions – energy security, affordability, accessibility and sustainability.
ASEAN Commitment in Achieving Energy Efficiency Target by 2025
Bangkok, Thailand – The 23rd Energy Efficiency and Conservation Sub-Sector Network (EE&C-SSN) meeting was held at Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 to 26 April 2019; and attended by the EE&C-SSN focal points. During the meeting, the EE&C-SSN focal points discussed a coherent approach and strategy to meet the energy intensity reduction target of 25% by 2025 and addressed issues related to energy efficiency and conservation with regard to the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025. Whereby the APAEC is an energy blueprint, which the impacts of the outcomes are focused on four dimensions – energy security, affordability, accessibility and sustainability.
