The ASEAN Climate and Energy Paradox
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Journal Article (2021)
This article deals with the unique paradox of ASEAN countries: On the one hand, they are extremely vulnerable to climate change, probably more than anyone else in terms of regions, but on the other hand, their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change have been very limited.
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The purpose of this article was to look at ASEAN countries (we looked at all of them and then highlighted 6 of them more psecifically) and show concrete cases where one can find this paradox. We also wanted to explain the paradox and propose solutions to it, in order to help the mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change of the region.
Key findings
Since 2006, the rate of investments in renewable energies and climate change policies in ASEAN countries has largely remained the same, to the exception of Vietnam, which is now seen as a success story in the region.
Proposed action
ASEAN countries currently view energy transition as a zero-sum game, as a burden on short-term economic growth
ASEAN countries should start making concrete environmental pledges and put effort into attracting investments and development aid, so that they can implement policies to adapt to and mitigate climate change
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Thank you to ASEAN
These insights were made available thanks to the support of ASEAN, who are committed to the dissemination of knowledge for all.
Special thanks to Antoine Germain for preparation assistance
We would like to extend a special thank you to Antoine Germain, for their invaluable contribution in assisting the preparation of this research summary.
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The ASEAN Climate and Energy Paradox
Cite this brief: Vakulchuk, Roman. 'The ASEAN Climate and Energy Paradox'. Acume. https://www.acume.org/r/the-asean-climate-and-energy-paradox/
Brief created by: Dr Roman Vakulchuk | Year brief made: 2022
Original research:
- I. O., Vakulchuk, R., & et al., ‘The ASEAN Climate and Energy Paradox’ 2 (pp. 1–10) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666278720300192. – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666278720300192
Research brief:
This article deals with the unique paradox of ASEAN countries: On the one hand, they are extremely vulnerable to climate change, probably more than anyone else in terms of regions, but on the other hand, their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change have been very limited.
The purpose of this article was to look at ASEAN countries (we looked at all of them and then highlighted 6 of them more psecifically) and show concrete cases where one can find this paradox. We also wanted to explain the paradox and propose solutions to it, in order to help the mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change of the region.
Findings:
Since 2006, the rate of investments in renewable energies and climate change policies in ASEAN countries has largely remained the same, to the exception of Vietnam, which is now seen as a success story in the region.
Advice:
ASEAN countries currently view energy transition as a zero-sum game, as a burden on short-term economic growth
- They should start viewing it a an opportunity, because it can help achieve sustainable long-term economic growth but can also have tremendous benefits in the short term, in terms of financing and aid.
ASEAN countries should start making concrete environmental pledges and put effort into attracting investments and development aid, so that they can implement policies to adapt to and mitigate climate change