International cooperation is critical to Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition

Abstract

Southeast Asia is at a crucial juncture in its energy sector, facing a pressing need to reduce fossil fuel dependency to meet global climate targets. International collaboration, both financial and technical, is vital to Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition. Though international efforts and financial support are currently supporting the region's move to sustainable energy, more progress is needed. This should happen through the development of technical expertise and domestic policymaking capacities, in addition to facilitating investment in renewable and low-carbon products, such as green hydrogen, solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles.