Indonesia and Japan are pivotal actors in shaping Asia’s clean energy future. Through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), both countries have committed to accelerating substantial actions toward Net Zero emissions by fostering inclusive, technology-driven, and investment-ready solutions. Additionally, a total of 175 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed for decarbonization projects. This seminar serves as a high-level platform to reinforce bilateral cooperation, spotlight flagship initiatives, and align strategic priorities across government, industry, and development partners.
The dialogue will explore the achievements of decarbonization projects under the AZEC mechanism, not only in terms of project implementation, but also as a policy accelerator - driving regulatory reform, intra-island power integration, and the mobilization of climate finance. It will underscore Indonesia’s role as a regional leader in the energy transition and its efforts to localize global best practices, including through the RUPTL, the coal phase-out roadmap, and just transition frameworks.
Thu 13 Nov. 2025
Brazil time
15:45-17:00
Japan time
3:45-5:00 (+1day)
Accelerating Actions through AZEC – Strengthening Japan–Indonesia Cooperation –
Organizer : Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI)
Co-organizer : Coordinating Ministry for Economy Affairs, Indonesia (CMEA)
Abstract
Program
Opening Remarks
Sunandar|Assistant Deputy for Electricity and Geology, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA), Indonesia
Keynote
Demetrios Papathanasiou|Global Director for the World Bank's Energy and Extractives Global Department
Guiding Presentation
KIHARA Shinichi|Director General for Energy and Environmental Policy, METI
Panel Discussion
TBC (Moderator)|TBC
KIHARA Shinichi|Ditto
NAMEKI Mimi|Director for International Cooperation for Transition to Decarbonization and Sustainable Infrastructure, Ministry of Environment
Guntur|Deputy Director on Electricity, CMEA
Nurlely Aman|Executive Vice President, Energy Transition and Sustainability, PLN
Kamia Handayani|Executive Vice President, Energy Transition and Sustainability, PLN
Closing Remarks
KIHARA Shinichi|Ditto
