The Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) launched by Japan in March last year seeks to advance energy transition while achieving economic growth. How are Japan and ASEAN member countries cooperating towards this? The Asia Zero Emissions Community has taken a collaborative approach to energy transition with the triadic aims: carbon neutrality, economic growth, and energy security. The key is to find and maintain the balance between pursuing the three goals without jeopardizing one another. Aligned with the Paris Agreement’s principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities’, the AZEC incorporates the concept of various pathways to advance energy transition. Tailoring transition strategies to suit specific individual energy contexts of each AZEC partner countries is of paramount importance. The cooperation is multifaceted ranging from facilitating policy coordination, providing financial, technological, and human resources support to enhancing joint cooperation on decarbonisation efforts. The signing of ... ... [Read more]