ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project

📌 The First ARNECC Energy-Climate Training Programme is now open for applications!

Delivered in collaboration with MOYA Analytics, this first edition of the programme offers a unique opportunity for students, early-career researchers, analysts, and young professionals across ASEAN to strengthen their technical skills in energy systems modelling and climate planning.

Over the course, participants will engage in live online training sessions, guided assignments, and self-paced learning activities.

Top-performing participants may also be shortlisted for interviews with MOYA Analytics for potential researcher/analyst opportunities, subject to MOYA Analytics’ selection process.

Only 20 registered participants will be selected for the training. If you are passionate about shaping ASEAN’s energy future, this is your chance to take the next step!

🔗 Register here:
go.aseanenergy.org/ARNECC-Training

🇵🇭 Happy Independence Day, Philippines!

ACCEPT II extends its warmest regards to the Philippines on this special day. As ASEAN Chair 2026, the Philippines continues to lead the region’s energy-climate agenda with record clean energy investments and bold climate action. Swipe to the next slide to see what’s new in the Philippines’ energy-climate nexus! 📰

Learn more about the Philippines’ energy-climate progress:

👉 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTCountry

🌾 What if one of ASEAN’s most overlooked agricultural by-products holds the key to powering its clean energy future?

Across the region, millions of tonnes of rice husks are burned or left to rot each year, contributing to emissions and air pollution. But rich in carbon and silica, these husks can be transformed into biochar electrodes for supercapacitors, offering a low-cost, locally sourced alternative to imported lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

Explore how this circular innovation can support rural microgrids, electric vehicles, and solar energy storage, while creating new income streams for farmers and driving progress towards SDGs 7, 12, and 13.

Read the full blog:
👉🏼 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTBlog

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍🌱

Observed every 5 June, World Environment Day is a global call to protect the planet we all share. This year’s campaign highlights the urgency of climate action, reminding us that the Earth is already sending signals, and it is up to us to respond with stronger, faster, and more collective action.

For ASEAN, building a sustainable future means accelerating the energy transition, reducing emissions, strengthening climate resilience, and ensuring that no community is left behind.

How are you taking action for the environment today? 🌱

Learn more about ASEAN’s energy-climate initiatives:

👉 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTCountry

📌 ACCEPT’s Climate Insight Q1 2026:

“Building a Just Energy Transition: ASEAN’s Growing Climate Investments, Global Collaborations, and Carbon Policy Development” is out now!

This issue tracks how ASEAN Member States are accelerating their climate ambitions, from landmark energy investments and deepening cooperation with Japan, to the rise of carbon markets and new multilateral initiatives backing the region’s clean energy shift.

Read more on:
👉 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTPublications

⚖️ Ensuring no one is left behind in the energy transition

Through the ARNECC Paper Talk on Just and Inclusive Energy Transition (JIET), experts explored the challenges of building a fair labour transition in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Key issues such as skills mismatch, limited job mobility, the exclusion of informal workers, and financing gaps continue to shape the transition. The discussion also highlighted that policies must be tailored to each country’s context, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

A just transition requires intentional inclusion, strong coordination, and meaningful participation from workers and communities.

Read full reportage:
👉 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTReportage

🚦Consider a world where smarter traffic systems simultaneously resolve gridlock and climate challenges in ASEAN cities.

In major urban centres like Jakarta, severe congestion costs the economy billions annually and pushes air pollution to dangerous levels. The proposed ‘National Smart Mobility Platform’ uses AI, IoT sensors, and big data to predict traffic patterns, reduce vehicle idling, and keep the city moving smoothly.

Explore how this innovative digital infrastructure can cut carbon emissions, boost economic productivity, and drive progress towards SDGs 7, 12, and 13.

Read the full blog:
👉🏼 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTBlog

📚Looking for energy-climate papers to support your study or policy research?

Check out our ARNECC Research Database - the definitive central knowledge hub dedicated entirely to Southeast Asia’s energy-climate nexus!

Whether you want to explore reliable academic papers or amplify your own work by submitting your published paper to our regional repository, this platform connects your insights directly with ASEAN’s decision-makers.

➡️ Swipe left to find out how to feature your paper!

Access the database now:
👉🏼 go.aseanenergy.org/ARNECCResearchDatabase

As ASEAN’s energy demand continues to rise, strengthening the energy-climate-environment nexus has become more important.

Through ACCEPT’s participation at the 6th ASEAN Climate Change Partnership Conference (ACCPC), discussions highlighted the urgency of accelerating clean energy adoption, strengthening regional cooperation, and advancing a resilient and inclusive energy transition.

Read full reportage:
🔗 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTReportage

💡 Advancing inclusivity in ASEAN’s energy transition

At TransTech ASEAN 2026, the “Women in Energy” session highlighted a key reality—women represent only 24% of the region’s energy workforce, with even fewer in leadership and technical roles.

The discussion emphasised that achieving a successful energy transition requires more than participation. It requires empowering women to lead, shaping inclusive policies, and strengthening support systems across institutions and industries.

As ASEAN moves towards a sustainable future, inclusivity is not just important—it is essential.

Read full reportage:
👉 go.aseanenergy.org/ACCEPTReportage

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