The Unheard Stories of Women Empowerment from The Mekong Basin Area
The article elaborates three main points to consider a progressive action to pursue gender equality: institutionalism, advocacy, and political will. Hence, how have the Mekong Basin Area countries addressed this issue?
Women at the Heart of a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition: The Importance of Gender-Responsive Energy Policies
Women play a crucial in ensuring ASEAN’s just and inclusive energy transition. Fostering gender-responsive policies, increasing women’s participation, and ensuring equitable opportunities are critical to address structural barriers and gender biases.
Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy Booklet – Volume II
The “Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy – Volume II” booklet outlines women’s participation in ASEAN’s energy sector, highlighting ASEAN’s global and regional commitments to promote gender equality. It explores each ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) gender policies, key challenges, and what next steps ASEAN should take to further mainstream gender-inclusivity in the energy sector.
Celebrating Progress: Women at the Forefront of ASEAN Energy Leadership
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and ACCEPT celebrates the vital contributions of women in ASEAN’s energy sector. With firsthand experience, ACE recognises how gender diversity plays a crucial role in advancing regional energy cooperation and driving a just and sustainable energy transition.
Breaking barriers, embracing change: A closer look at the Philippines’ national gender policies
The Philippines has made significant strides in gender inclusivity through policies like the Magna Carta of Women and the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Plan, ensuring equal rights and opportunities across various sectors, including energy. This blog looks into several fundamental gender policies that the Philippines have adopted, including gender mainstreaming efforts in the energy sector, which has slowly transformed the inclusivity and gender balance in the country.
Women as Energy Entrepreneurs for the ASEAN Green Economy
Amid regional uncertainties, ASEAN embraces creativity and innovation to drive progress, with women-led entrepreneurship playing a key role—especially in the energy sector—as a catalyst for inclusive and dynamic economic integration.
Deploying Various Private Capital is a Must to Scale Up Low-Carbon Hydrogen
Scaling up low-carbon hydrogen in ASEAN is essential for achieving carbon neutrality, but high upfront costs pose significant challenges. To overcome these barriers, it’s crucial to deploy various private capital sources and implement financial de-risking measures, thereby improving the investment landscape and accelerating the region’s energy transition.
ASEAN at COP29: Strengthening Climate Commitments and Accelerating Energy Transitions
