Fixing the broken governance chain: Aligning private finance with the Paris Agreement

Malaysia supports the development of a harmonised regional framework for ASEAN and is actively engaging in international agreements to facilitate the cross-border transportation of CO2, reinforcing its commitment to regional collaboration in CCUS initiatives. This report explores the evolving policy and investment frameworks, Malaysia’s future potential as a CCUS hub through their groundbreaking projects, barriers to overcome, and the way forward to accelerate CCUS.

ASEAN’s energy transition must be inclusive. This brief urges ACE to add sex-disaggregated data—covering education, workforce, entrepreneurship/finance, decision-making, and energy access—to databases, enabling evidence-based policies, highlighting women’s contributions and gaps, and improving energy security and decarbonisation under APAEC 2026–2030.

This first edition of the Technology Brief Series explores the role of renewable hydrogen in Southeast Asia’s power sector. It examines where hydrogen can add real value, the risks of inefficient use, and how policymakers can prioritise investments for a cost-effective and secure energy transition.

This report critically examines existing climate finance estimates, highlighting inconsistencies in scope, methodology, and assumptions. It calls for clearer frameworks and actionable strategies to implement the New Collective Quantified Goal, moving from broad targets to practical, inclusive financing solutions.

As Thailand charts its path to carbon neutrality by 2050, this strategic analysis highlights the risks of continued reliance on natural gas — from rising electricity costs and supply insecurity to missed climate targets. Drawing on national data and stakeholder insights, it presents practical policy recommendations to support a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy system.