ASEAN countries pledged bold action toward carbon neutrality at both COP26 and COP27. However, pathways toward carbon neutrality vary between countries.

The ASEAN Plan of Action of Energy Cooperation, the regional blueprint for the energy sector, states that availability, accessibility, and affordability of energy supply should be the fundamental goal. 

ASEAN will need financing to ensure members' smooth transition to net zero. The government, the private and banking sectors, and other financial institutions need to finance the adoption of transition technologies, as well as renewable and clean technologies.

This forum will look at how ASEAN countries can achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) while meeting the goals set out in the regional energy blueprint.

Representatives from governments, financial institutions, and the banking and energy sectors are encouraged to join and explore ways to finance and secure investments in ASEAN's energy infrastructure.

Featured speakers

• Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia
• Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General, ASEAN Secretariat
• Tetsuya Watanabe, President, ERIA 
• Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
• Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, Cambodia
• Phosay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR
• Dadan Kusdiana, Director General, Renewable Energy Conservation, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Indonesia
• Nuki Agya Utama, Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy