GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN

ASEAN's First Think Tanks Summit Kicks Off

The inaugural ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS) was launched in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. Held on September 10-11 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, the event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners.

The Summit provided a valuable platform for in-depth discussions and collaborative solutions, reaffirming ASEAN's commitment to tackling complex regional and global challenges. By fostering meaningful dialogue, the ATTS further strengthens ASEAN's role as a key player on the global stage.

The Summit focused on key areas essential for ASEAN's future:
🔵Enhancing Digital Connectivity to build a competitive digital ASEAN
🔵Strengthening Energy Connectivity to promote sustainable climate goals
🔵Building Institutional and Political Connectivity to create a resilient region
🔵Maintaining ASEAN's Centrality by fostering unity and managing regional tensions
🔵Operationalising ASEAN's Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) to leverage synergies with significant powers' strategies for rebuilding strategic trust and enhancing cooperation

As part of the ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS) network, the success of this inaugural Summit is expected to pave the way for continued and expanded discussions in the future, strengthening ASEAN's capacity to address global challenges.

The Summit was supported by GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Photo: ASEAN Secretariat.

The 3rd Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week commenced at Sept 10!

We're thrilled to be part of this important event, held in Jakarta at the JW Marriott Hotel. This year's theme, "United towards a sustainable futuRE: advancing the energy transition for the golden Indonesia and net zero emission," couldn't be more timely.

Together with GIZ Indonesia/ASEAN Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) we're working to drive sustainable energy solutions and achieve Net Zero Emission by 2060 or earlier.

H.E. Thomas Graf, Chargé d'Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany to Indonesia, highlighted the crucial role of collaboration and Indonesia's renewable energy potential in achieving a sustainable future.

Join us at the conference! 10 - 13 September 2024, this event is open for public. https://isew.energyhub.id

Decarbonisation in Power and Sectoral Energy Systems | Sustainable Energy Investment (SEI) Day | Empowering Communities through Impacts from Just Energy Transition

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💡Thailand and Indonesia companies discovered the partnership through the ASEAN Access virtual business matchmaking. S-SENS Food in Thailand and PT Imago Randau Harmoni in Indonesia are connected through quality honey with potential market expansion to Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam.

💼 Thanks to the facilitation of the Office of the SMEs Promotion (OSMEP) Thailand, Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of The Republic of Indonesia and SMESCO Indonesia as active National Focal Points of ASEAN Access.

📈 With solid support from the German Government ( ) through the GIZ ASEAN SME II project, this partnership helps the companies involved and strengthens economic ties across the region.

✨Watch their story:

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppWPB294UCg&t=23s(English)

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amptg0q791s&t=265s(Bahasa Indonesia)

✨ Interested in expanding your business?

Register on ASEAN Access for free and explore how it can help open doors to new opportunities for your business.

Login to https://match.aseanaccess.com

From 22-28 August, Germany played an important role in supporting ASEAN in key consumer protection events under the ASEAN German portfolio on through ASEAN German PROTECT II project, notably:

⚖ The Plenary Meeting of the ASEAN Peer Review on Thailand's Consumer Protection in the Digital Economy, Bangkok, 23 August 2024.
🌐 The 4th ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference (ACPC), Phnom Penh, 26 August 2024.
📝 The Consultative Meeting for the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan on Consumer Protection (ASAPCP) 2030, Phnom Penh, 27 August 2024.
📢 The Consultative Meeting with the ASEAN Consumer Association Network (ACAN), Phnom Penh, 28 August 2024.

At the Peer Review Plenary, the expert team and Thailand's Office of Consumer Protection Board ( ) shared key findings and recommendations with national agencies and the ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection (ACCP). These insights will help shape Thailand's strategy to strengthen consumer protection in the .

The following week, consumer protection experts from ASEAN and partner countries gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for the , hosted by Cambodia's Competition, Consumer Protection, and Fraud Repression Directorate-General ( ). The event, themed "Empowering Consumers in the Digital and Green Economy: Innovate, Protect, Sustain," highlighted ASEAN's achievements in consumer protection 🎉 and addressed key issues such as digital risks 🤳, greenwashing, and sustainable consumption.

🎯 The outcomes of the 4th ACPC will play a crucial role in shaping the policies and actions to ensure that consumer welfare remains at the centre of the region's development. Furthermore, similar topics were mentioned during the Consultative Meeting for ASAPCP 2030 and Consultative Meetings with ACAN.

💬 For the former, Consumer protection experts met to plan activities for the next five years, focusing on cross-ministry collaboration, new guidelines for emerging issues, and stronger partnerships with businesses. On the third day, consumer protection agencies and associations emphasised the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to consumer advocacy 🏆.

💻 The recording of the can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ccfkh/live_videos and please see selected quotes from the event! ⬇

Regional Training Program on Waste Management and Sustainable Tourism

Module 5: Sustainable Packaging and Plastic Reduction

Plastic waste is one of the biggest challenges our planet faces today. Each year, millions of tons of single-use plastics end up in our oceans, harming wildlife and creating long-lasting environmental issues. 🌍

Join us in exploring the effects of single-use plastics, strategies for reducing waste, and sustainable packaging practices in the tourism sector. Plus, you can engage in discussions and learn from successful cases across ASEAN countries!

📅 Date: 11 September 2024
🕑 Time: 02:00 - 04:30 PM (GMT+7)
💻 Platform: Online via Webex (Link will be sent upon registration)

Register for FREE here.

What to expect:
• Pre-Reading Materials 📚
• Quizzes 📝
• Interactive Discussions 💬
• Good Practices and Case Studies 🌍
• Actionable Insights and Tools 🛠️
• Certificate of Participation 🎓

This training is brought to you by the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE) project in collaboration with the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (AIT RRC.AP) and funded by the Government (BMZ).

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and contribute to a .
Secure your spot today! 🌱✨

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🌏 By embracing innovation and fair practices, particularly in the digital economy, businesses can thrive and become more competitive.

However, the different pace at which ASEAN countries progress with digital transformation poses unique challenges for regional economic integration and cross-border trade.

💡 To address related policy issues and implications for SMEs, the ASEAN Economic Forum and GIZ Indonesia and ASEAN (Tag) hosted a policy roundtable titled "Bridging Borders: Digital Trade and Economic Integration in ASEAN" on August 15, 2024, at the Habibie & Ainun Library, Jakarta.

The event, attended by 30 participants across the region, focused on strategic efforts to enhance the digital economy, including areas to be covered by the upcoming ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).

🚨 Explore the key insights from this poster.

Full article: bit.ly/PolicyRoundtableArticle
The recording: bit.ly/PolicyRoundtableFullSession

📢 🤝We are excited to participate at the High-Level Forum on Multi Stakeholder Partnerships 2024 next week hosted by Kementerian PPN/Bappenas // Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia.

We will be there next week on 2-3 September 2024 at Bali International Convention Centre to celebrate collaboration and to drive change together to transform Indonesia's economy to be more productive, more sustainable, and more inclusive.

Engage with us at Our Driving Change Together Booth and join our insightful conversations at our Side Events Session on:

📌 Sustainable Economic Development through Digital Green Innovation
📅3 Sept 2024
🕜 at 1.30pm @ Hibiscus Room

📌 Balancing Economic Growth and Sustainability from Policy to Reality: Lessons and Insights from Policy Experts and Local Champions
📅 3 Sept 2024
🕞 at 3.30pm @ Frangipani Room

For more information and registration visit www.mspforum.id

Waste Management & Sustainable Tourism Regional Training Program.

Module 4: Food Waste Management!

Did you know?
Every year, a staggering 1.3 billion tons of food—about one-third of the total produced globally—is lost or wasted. Meanwhile, over 800 million people go hungry. That wasted food could feed 3 billion people! (Source: FAO, 2015)

In the upcoming training session, we will dive into food waste management, exploring the available waste treatment options, challenges in urban and touristic waste in ASEAN, prevention strategies, small-scale waste-to-energy solutions, and discussion on various cases and good practices!

Join us for an engaging learning experience with pre-reading materials, quizzes, discussions, good practices, shared case studies with an ASEAN focus, actionable insights, tools, resources, certificates, and many more!

💻 Online via Webex Platform (you will receive a link to the sessions once registered)
🗓️ 28 August 2024
🕗Time: 02:00 - 04:30 PM (GMT+7)

Register (Free): https://rrcap.webex.com/webappng/sites/rrcap/webinar/webinarSeries/register/34fa75a025ab45c2b81df0d3b6bb6faf

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Under the GIZ ASEAN portfolio, the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE) project jointly organise the training in partnership with the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT RRC.AP) with funding from the German Government (BMZ).

Check out the poster for more details and seize this exciting training opportunity!

🌍✨ Sustain Peatlands, Secure Our Future! 🌿💧

Through GIZ, Germany is actively supporting ASEAN in advancing the sustainable use of peatlands and haze mitigation. As part of the ASEAN German portfolio, the SUPA/ASEAN REPEAT programme recently held its 6th and final Programme Steering Committee meeting on 14 August 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand.

The meeting highlighted SUPA’s major milestone, including developing the ASEAN Peatland Management Strategy (2023-2030). Dr Vong Sok, Head of the Environment Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, acknowledged SUPA’s achievement for its wide-reaching impact—from shaping regional policies to fostering local community development. He noted that despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, SUPA successfully delivered crucial activities, enabling stakeholders to collaborate and learn from one another.

Highlights of the meeting including:
• 🇩🇪 Maike Lorenz from the German Embassy reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to peatland restoration as a key climate strategy.
• 🌏 The GIZ team shared progress updates and introduced the new SEACAI project for clean air in Southeast Asia.
• 📅 SUPA/ASEAN REPEAT programme will conclude in January 2025, with a closing event scheduled for November 2024 in Bangkok.

A heartfelt thank you to all the delegates for your collaboration and active participation! Let’s keep this momentum going and work together on sustainable peatland management. 🌍🤝

🌍 Game-Changing Partnership for Climate-Friendly Cooling Solutions in Indonesia! 🌿

🤝 IPB University, PT Gudang Segar Indonesia (Fresh Factory), and Solar Cold Chains for a Green Economy in Indonesia (SOCOOL) under the German-Indonesian bilateral cooperation and implemented by GIZ, have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on International Partnership for Climate-Friendly Cooling Solutions in Indonesia's Cold Chains. This strategic partnership marks a significant leap to revolutionize Indonesia’s cold chain industry with innovative climate-friendly cooling solution for Indonesia’s cold chains. ✨

Indonesia’s growing energy demands, and the need to curb CO2 emissions from cooling systems present a major opportunity for solar energy. This collaboration will drive the development of solar-powered cold chain solutions, including cooling sheds and ice plants, to enhance economic and technical efficiency. 🌞

Role of Key Partners:

- IPB University: Acting as a knowledge hub to ensure the sustainability of innovative and climate-friendly refrigeration technologies. 📚🌱

- PT Gudang Segar Indonesia (Fresh Factory): An innovative startup in cold chain logistics and warehousing, will develop user-focused, economically viable and technically robust solutions for solar cooling chains. 🚛🔋

- SOCOOL: Funded and supported by the German Government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), will facilitate the cooperation between IPB University, Fresh Factory, and other stakeholders in the development and implementation of solar cold chain solutions. 🌐🤝

Aligned with Indonesia’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, this initiative supports the Indonesia/ASEAN Energy Programme’s commitment to standardizing solar technology in cold and supply chains. In addition to strengthening Indonesia’s energy infrastructure, it also supports global climate goals by reducing food waste and promoting sustainable development (SDG 12). 🌍📉

Stay tuned as we embark on this transformative journey towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future! 🚀🌿

🔔 Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for visual storytelling? 🔔

🌏 Operating from Jakarta, under the GIZ ASEAN Cooperation Area, we support The ASEAN Secretariat and its Member States on their path to a greener, more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future. We align our initiatives with regional priorities while integrating German and European strategies to maximise impact.

🤝 We are seeking a partner to help us simplify our message, amplify our impact, and elevate our initiatives and communication efforts in the region through compelling visual storytelling.

🤝 If you are a consulting firm or company, preferably based in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek), and passionate about impactful visual storytelling with a proven track record, this is your opportunity to work and collaborate with us on meaningful initiatives.

Interested?

✅ Check out the full Terms of Reference and annexes for more details.

✅ Link: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/41015.html
Find it under: Notices > Procurement of Services > 83470369-AgriTrade-Visual Communication Services for Monitoring, Reporting, and Publication

✅ Submission Deadline: 9 September 2024, 23:59 (Jakarta time)

🌻 We look forward to your interest in taking part to our region through impactful visual communication.

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🤝 Achieving the goals set by Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan's Regulation 75/2019, titled "Roadmap for Reducing Plastic Pollution by Producers," requires a collective effort. This ambitious regulation targets a 30% reduction in waste at the source, emphasising the importance of collaboration across sectors to make it a reality.

Under the ASEAN-German cooperation portfolio, the project facilitates support of a crucial initiative to manage post-consumption packaging waste. Through the Digital Return System (DRS) project, launched by the Circular Consortium—comprising , Recycle And Waste Lab, and GROUP INDONESIA—steps are being taken to facilitate the return and recycling of packaging materials.

On 31 July 2024, GIZ 3RproMar, in collaboration with the Circular Consortium, launched the groundbreaking pilot project "Digital Return System" in Bandung. This initiative aims to enable the recycling of low-value plastic waste materials from essential oils and cosmetics/aromatherapy bottles, transforming them into upcycled furniture products through the innovative digital app "Balik.in."

Key stakeholders attended the launch event, including representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Bandung Environment Agency (DLH) Kota Bandung, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, waste banks, junk shops, and brand owners. A significant milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for partnerships between Yagi Forest, Botanina (cosmetics brand owners), and the Kibumi Parongpong Consortium.

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Happening Tomorrow!

Join us for an insightful and engaging session at the:

🌐 ASEAN Economic Forum's Policy Roundtable: Bridging Borders - Digital Trade and Economic Integration in ASEAN 🌐

📅 Date: 15 August
🕗 Time: 08:00 - 11:00 AM (GMT+7)
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXdAaSdE

This roundtable will explore key strategies and collaborative efforts to enhance digital trade and economic integration across the ASEAN region.

We look forward to a fruitful exchange with you featuring event highlights and valuable insights from our esteemed speakers.

Be part of a pivotal dialogue that will shape the future of digital trade and economic integration in ASEAN.

A few days after the event, the full video of the roundtable will be available on YouTube: ASEAN Economic Forum.

Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of ASEAN's fastest-growing Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) markets. However, this growth comes with a hidden cost—the increasing accumulation of plastic waste from product packaging. 🧃

With the support of the German Government, the 3RproMar project under the ASEAN—German cooperation portfolio is making strides in addressing environmental challenges by enhancing the implementation of Extended Producers Responsibility ( ) in Indonesia. As part of this effort, we brought together key stakeholders from the for a crucial discussion on 29 July 2024. This event, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and Waste4Change, included disseminating market share studies that are pivotal to driving sustainable practices.

The exchange invited panelists from the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), Indonesian Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) to address the importance of integrated regulation to oversee a product's health and environmental impact.

The discussion concluded with a positive note from industries regarding shaping a greener FMCG market.

Regional Training Program in Waste Management and Sustainable Tourism

Ready to master the skills needed to tackle complex environmental management challenges?
From July to November 2024, dive into nine interactive modules to improve your expertise in waste management, sustainable tourism, and promoting the circular economy in ASEAN.

The training covers the entire supply chain and integrates diverse knowledge backgrounds, making it relevant for participants from various sectors, including the environment, tourism, and SMEs.

Join us for an engaging learning experience with pre-reading materials, quizzes, discussions, good practices, shared case studies with an ASEAN focus, actionable insights, tools, resources, certificates, and many more!

💻 Online via Webex Platform (you will receive a link to the sessions once registered)
🗓️ July – November 2024
🕗 Time: 02:00 - 04:30 PM (GMT+7)

Register (Free): https://rrcap.webex.com/webappng/sites/rrcap/webinar/webinarSeries/register/34fa75a025ab45c2b81df0d3b6bb6faf

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Under the GIZ ASEAN portfolio project, the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE) jointly organise the training in partnership with the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT RRC.AP) with funding from the German Government (BMZ).

Swipe for more details and seize this exciting training opportunity!

🎉 Happy 57th Anniversary, ASEAN! 🎉

🌍 In today's interconnected world, collaboration and working together are more important than ever.

🤝 Since 1977, Germany and ASEAN have forged a strong, mutually beneficial bond. This partnership reflects the growing ties between Germany, Europe, and ASEAN. By joining forces, we can effectively address global challenges and unlock opportunities for mutual growth. It is also about strengthening connections between regions and people.

Through the GIZ ASEAN portfolio, we go beyond celebrating the "Connected and Resilient Community" theme to continue working with ASEAN and partners to build a greener, more resilient future together.

Dive into our infographic to discover the exciting areas of cooperation, key topics, and ongoing initiatives.

✍ Share your visions for a greener, more resilient future in the comments below.

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🔵ASEAN Access, the regional platform for cross-border trade support, recently celebrated its third anniversary. This milestone prompted the leads of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) to convene in Bangkok on August 5, 2024, to discuss ways to enhance and maintain core services in the future.

💡A particular focus was on matchmaking activities between SMEs. Participants also highlighted the importance of sustaining the public-private network, which drives engagement via ASEAN Access.

🔔Key points from the discussion included:

📌 Mainstreaming Actions: The integration of ASEAN Access in upcoming regional and national action plans was assessed.

📌 Future Planning: Different options for the medium-term governance of ASEAN Access were deliberated.

📌 Securing Commitment: Strategies were explored to ensure strong support from all stakeholders.

🔵The meeting was co-facilitated by the Enterprise and Stakeholder Engagement Division (ESED) of the ASEAN Secretariat and the project team of the Strengthening Regional Structures for SME Promotion (GIZ ASEAN SME II project).

ASEAN Access receives funding from the German Government (BMZ) with technical support from the Strengthening Regional Structures for SME Promotion (GIZ ASEAN SME II project).

🌏Explore and register at www.aseanaccess.com.

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

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🌐 The digital economy is reshaping global trade, changing how businesses interact across borders. For ASEAN, embracing digital trade is key to economic integration, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

However, challenges like regulatory differences, inadequate digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity risks need addressing.

To address these issues, the ASEAN Economic Blueprint 2025 outlines a structured and targeted MSME program to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of MSMEs.

🤝 The Blueprint calls for greater government cooperation and MSME inclusion in the decision-making process, aiming to empower MSMEs and maximize ASEAN integration and digital trade benefits.

Join us at the Policy Roundtable: Bridging Borders - Digital Trade and Economic Integration in ASEAN

📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
🗓️ Thursday, 15 August 2024
🕗 Time: 08:00 - 11:00

Register: https://bit.ly/AEFxGIZPolicyRoundtableAugust2024.

Engage in high-level discussions, share best practices, and develop recommendations to advance regional digital trade.

📺 Full video of the roundtable will be available on YouTube: ASEAN Economic Forum. Stay tuned!

Despite the digital progress that has been made in Indonesia, there are still gaps that need to be addressed. For example, ensuring that all consumer groups have their rights protected in digital transactions 👩‍💻

🙌 Kicking off today, July 15-19, 2024! This year's shines a spotlight on "Creating a Responsible & Inclusive Digital Ecosystem." The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies hosts the event with facilitated support by the portfolio.

🗯 The topic is very relevant, especially for the ASEAN-German Consumer Protection in ASEAN (PROTECT) project, which has its mission to promote a digital ecosystem for all kinds of consumers, including the most vulnerable ones.

On 17 July 2024, ASEANGerman PROTECT and CIPS will be organising a panel discussion and a workshop on how to create an 🛍 for consumers with disabilities. Experts and practitioners from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN), Sunyi Coffee, and many more will engage in an insightful policy discussion.

✨ Furthermore, there are so many other interesting events in the series for a fruitful exchange! ✨

Join us for a week of dynamic and timely discussions on !

Check it out at https://www.cips-indonesia.org/digiweek2024

🌍 Strengthening Global Partnerships for Sustainable Energy Development

Excited to announce a significant step towards South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on decentralized renewable energy (DRE). State and non-state actors from Madagascar, Indonesia, and Germany are collaborating to solidify their partnership. This initiative brings together academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector from all three countries to drive meaningful progress in sustainable energy solutions. Together, we are committed to fostering a greener, more inclusive future for all.

📌The 2nd Exchange - South-South Triangular Cooperation between Madagascar, Indonesia, and Germany 🤝 for Renewable Energy♻️, highlighted several key milestones, including:

🔹Joint Development of Micro Hydro Feasibility Analysis: We are working together on a comprehensive techno-economic and hydrological feasibility study for a selected location in Madagascar. This project aims to identify sustainable energy solutions that can be implemented locally.

🔹 **Empowering Women in Renewable Energy:** We are proud to implement a Women Professional Development program within SSTC DRE. This tandem program between Madagascar and Indonesia is designed to empower women and enhance their skills in the renewable energy sector.

🔹 **Highlevel Discussion on Renewable Energy Partnership:** A pivotal session hosted by H.E. Honourable Olivier Jean-Baptiste, Minister of Energy & Hydrocarbons of Madagascar, brought together key stakeholders. The session, attended by the Head of Mission of the Indonesian Embassy in Antananarivo and GIZ, marked a significant step towards formalizing the renewable energy partnership between Madagascar and Indonesia.

This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to advancing sustainable development through renewable energy and international cooperation. Together, we are paving the way for a greener and more inclusive future.