Covering strategic considerations for managing 21st-century energy system transition, this DDW titled “Collaborative Initiatives on Energy System Transition with Innovative Technologies, Policies and Financing” organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the Government of Japan, will highlight development and deployment of innovative technologies (e.g., IoT/AI, CCS/CCUS, Hydrogen) in Asia, by improving policy and institutional framework, utilizing public and private finance, and promoting international cooperation through the multinational initiatives such as the Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for ASEAN (CEFIA) and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), etc.