Given the changes in the international environment for energy, it is important for Asian countries to push forward energy transition that are tailored to each country’s different circumstances so that Asian nations simultaneously secure the stable energy supply, sustainable economic growth, and countermeasures against climate change. The government of Japan (GOJ) has been promoting efforts to realize energy transition in Asia through public-private partnerships, and will further accelerate these efforts in the further. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Kishida announced the “Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)” initiative in January 2022 with the aim of sharing a common philosophy of decarbonization in Asian nations and cooperating to push forward energy transition. On March 4 of this year, METI hosted the AZEC Ministerial Meeting, where the joint statement containing three common understanding was agreed upon, including the following: 1) to balance “decarbonization” with “energy security”; 2) to promote “decarbonization” while achieving “economic growth”; and 3) the path toward carbon neutrality should be “diverse and realistic” according to the actual conditions of each country. And the “AZEC” was launched as a framework.

In this workshop, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Bangkok office and Bangkok Research Center (BRC), and Ministry of Energy Thailand (MoEN) would like to introduce the “AZEC” concept and public and private sector activities for achieving carbon neutrality in Asia.

Information

Event name：International Energy AZEC workshop (hybrid)
On-site venue：Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 9th Floor Grand Ballroom
Map：https://goo.gl/maps/1suuvMTswfwhhRdM9
Date：Monday 20th March 2023, 09.30-12.00 (Thailand), 11.30-14.00 (Japan)
Language：Thai and Japanese and English (Simultaneous interpretation)
Capacity：Onsite 100 Attendees ｜ Online 1,000 Attendees
Participation fee：Free of charge

Agenda  ※Tentative Agenda: (as of 17 Mar.)

※The schedule may be subject to change as appropriate

Time	Agenda
09.30 – 09.40	Opening Remarks Mr. KURODA Jun President of JETRO Bangkok Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpiboon Executive Director of International Affairs Division Ministry of Energy
9.40 – 10.20	Keynote speech Mr. KOBAYASHI Izuru Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI Mr. Sarat Prakobchart Deputy Director General of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO)
10.20 – 10.30	Group Photo Session
10.30 – 10.40	Coffee Break
10.40 – 11.30	Presentations from Thai and Japanese organizations  Mr. FUJIOKA Ryosuke Chief Representative of AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) Dr. Kannika Thampanichvong Senior Research Fellow Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) Mr. NONAKA Shinji Vice President Mizuho Bank Ltd. Industry Research Department Asia Office Dr. Narun Suwanchotchoung External Affairs Advisor Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. Hydrogen Thailand Club PTT Public Company Limited Mr. Pongsabutt Auychaiwatt Manager, Sustainability  Strategy Department Mr. Thana Sornchamni Manager, New Energy Technology  Research Department
11.30 – 11.40	Q&A
11.40 – 11.50	Conclusion and Closing Ceremony Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri Permanent Secretary of Energy Mr. KURODA Jun President of JETRO Bangkok

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Organized by

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Bangkok
Ministry of Energy

Supported by

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)
AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC)
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC)

Contact

Saovaluck Sukhakit (TH, JP, ENG) | Tel: 062-265-6126 | Email: saovaluck@mediator.co.th
Duangporn Kaewkongpan (TH, ENG) | Tel: 090-584-0151 | Email: duangporn@mediator.co.th