A new report by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Energy Studies Institute of the National University of Singapore, and Newcastle University shows that there are several decarbonisation pathways that can put ASEAN member states on track for an energy transition in light of an increasingly carbon-constrained world.
The report, Energy Transitions in ASEAN, was prepared by 12 authors, in view of the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November 2021. It starts by exploring the impact of COVID-19 on ASEAN countries. This is followed by an examination of how CO2 emissions can be reduced, while at the same time maintaining a sustained economic growth with a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy consumption. This report also provides an analytical discussion on employment and social justice following the energy transition. It hopes to provide useful context to governments in this region when strategizing their post-pandemic recovery plans and when aligning their energy policies with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
To download the report, click here. For the joint release, click here.