Pre-Forum Event
From Pledge to Action: Energy Efficiency in the Asia Pacific (Roundtable)
Hosted By: CLASP, Mission Efficiency, and SEforAll
Monday, 3 June 2024
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (GMT +8) | Multi-Function Hall 1
COP28’s global stocktake along with the Global Renewables & Energy Efficiency Pledge call on countries to work together to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. This target requires an all-hands approach involving stronger policies, de-risking finance and a widespread adoption of efficient technologies and services. To realize this target, tripling investments in energy efficiency to over USD 1.8 trillion by 2030 is necessary. While policies and technologies necessary to double energy efficiency improvements are widely recognized and readily available, the critical challenge now lies in charting a path from the COP28 Pledge to actionable steps. Collaboration is imperative to avoid duplication and make the most with the limited time and resources.
With over half of the world's population, a rapidly growing demand for cooling, and rising expectations for improved living standards, the Asia Pacific region plays a pivotal role in achieving global energy efficiency targets. The region's energy intensity increased by a significant 201% between 2000 and 2021, highlighting its vast potential for greater efficiency. Furthermore, over 400 million people are projected to move from rural areas to towns and cities by 2050, creating opportunities for efficient infrastructure development that fosters thriving communities.
Through dynamic discussions, participants will assess current readiness, identify regional strengths and opportunities, and develop a concrete action roadmap. Leveraging the power of partnerships, this roadmap will translate global pledges into tangible progress to achieve energy efficiency targets.
The roundtable will start with welcome and keynote remarks. Following these opening addresses, speakers identified on the agenda will deliver statements to frame the ensuing roundtable discussion, which will involve key regional stakeholders such as governments, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and representatives from the international community. Roundtable participants will contribute to this discussion. Observers from the Forum are encouraged to attend.
Welcome remarks and objective of the roundtable
Bishal Thapa, Senior Director India, CLASP
Keynotes:
Patrick Aquino, Director of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau. Department of Energy Philippines
Sushil Chandra Tiwari, Government of Nepal Secretary, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Roundtable discussion: Partnerships that Deliver Impact
What have been some of the most impactful energy efficiency programs, policies, or projects – both regionally and internationally? What key factors contributed to their success, and how can these learnings be applied to our own efforts?
What specific opportunities do you see for collaboration between governments, industry, financial institutions, and other funders to double energy efficiency improvements this decade?
Opening statements:
David Morgado, Senior Energy Specialist, ADB
Bernadette Anne N. Buensuceso, Y4E-SEA's Director of Outreach and Collaboration
Roundtable discussion: Roadmap for Asia Pacific
Moderator: Jacqueline Lam, Regional Director for Asia, SEforALL
What specific actions can this roundtable collectively advocate for, such as policy recommendations or joint statements, to triple investments in energy efficiency and catalyze regional progress?
How can existing initiatives and partnerships be utilized most effectively to foster regional commitments and support concrete actions towards doubled energy efficiency?
Opening statements:
Han Wei, Director of Projects - President’s Office, Energy Foundation China
Teddy Monroy, UNIDO's Philippines Country Representative
Closing Remarks
Maraida Licerio, Senior Advisor and National Coordinator Philippines, GIZ
Bishal Thapa
Senior Director India, CLASP
Patrick Aquino
Director of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau. Department of Energy Philippines
David Morgado
Senior Energy Specialist, ADB
Han Wei
Director of Projects - President’s Office, Energy Foundation China
Teddy Monroy
Philippines Country Representative, UNIDO
Bernadette Anne Buensuceso
Director of Outreach and Collaboration, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia
Sushil Chandra Tiwari
Secretary (Energy), Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal
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