ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

In 2020, as countries suffered major economic losses and grappled with exacerbated social vulnerability, global renewable energy capacity hit record growth. The case for a low-carbon energy transition has never been stronger, not just as a pivotal move in climate action, but also as a key economic strategy in post-pandemic recovery. This roundtable will feature discussions on Southeast Asia’s green recovery efforts in the energy sector, and how those efforts can be bolder, and more socially just.

• How are Southeast Asian governments taking advantage of this multi-layered opportunity to build back better? 
• How is stimulus spending in the region geared towards changing investment behaviour and creating green growth opportunities?
• In pursuit of economic recovery, how can an energy transition empower vulnerable communities who bore the brunt of the pandemic’s effects, and ensure a just transition for all?  

Time	Programme
9:30 – 9:40	Opening Remarks Choi Shing Kwok CEO & Director ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
9:40 – 9:50	Overview of ASEAN’s recovery plan Melinda Martinus Lead Researcher (Socio-cultural), ASEAN Studies Centre ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Click here to download the presentation
9:50 – 10:00	Aligning Stimulus Measures with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Deo Gabinete Regional Manager, Asia Pacific and Eastern European NDC Partnership Click here to download the presentation
10:00 – 10:10	How Resilient is Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Transition? Junice Yeo Executive Director & Head of Greater China Eco-Business Click here to download the presentation
10:10 – 10:20	The role of the private sector in the clean and just energy transition Simon Wilson Head of Utility Scale Renewables Business Development, SG and SEA, Sembcorp Industries Ltd
10:20 – 10:30	Driving Asia’s Mobility Revolution Tan Min Yih Senior Vice President, Global Mobility Network Shell Click here to download the presentation
10:30 – 10:40	Social Justice in Energy Transitions Lorraine Elliott Professor Emerita Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University Click here to download the presentation
10:40 – 11:25	Q&A Panellists Deo Gabinete Regional Manager, Asia Pacific and Eastern European NDC Partnership Junice Yeo Executive Director & Head of Greater China Eco-Business Lorraine Elliott Professor Emerita Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University Simon Wilson Head of Utility Scale Renewables Business Development, SG and SEA, Sembcorp Industries Ltd Tan Min Yih Senior Vice President, Global Mobility Network Shell Moderated by Sharon Seah Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
11:25 – 11:30	Closing remarks

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