
The Institute’s May 2025 report, Framing a Nuclear-Powered Future for ASEAN, provides a comprehensive overview of the trajectory of nuclear energy development in Southeast Asia. No ASEAN country currently operates a nuclear plant, but some are actively exploring the nuclear energy as part of their long-term energy strategies, especially in the face of the region’s…

Drawing policy recommendations from an analysis of renewables deployment in the region in the 21st century. Click here for PDF version. Introduction The race for renewables continues. Growing energy demand, climate risks, and potential economic opportunities are driving countries to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diversify their energy mix through investing in renewable energy…

Countries in the region must address policy and regulatory issues to ensure that they can play their part in contributing to the global pledge to triple renewables capacity worldwide by 2030 Key takeaways Introduction ASEAN countries have recently stepped up in their climate commitments, including through multiple pledges to stronger climate action at the latest…