As Asia and the Pacific accelerates its shift toward greener energy, policymakers, employers, workers' organizations, civil society, and academia from the region gathered in Jakarta on 18–19 March 2025 for the latest discussions on how a Just Energy Transition can help ensure an inclusive and equitable energy transition away from coal across the region.
The recently established Community of Practice (CoP) on Just Energy Transition in Asia saw participants from Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam exchange progress updates, challenges and best practices in transitioning away from coal and fossil fuels.
“Businesses don't wait for policies, they build the future every day”, said Siripong Intavadee, Advisor at the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, reminding the participants that each stakeholder has a key role to play.
Meanwhile, Enerel Altanzagas, Head of Program Department at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, shared ongoing initiatives such as the creation of the Energy Council in 2023 to discuss energy-related issues, programs for Youth and Gender inclusion in the Energy Transition.
