From Policy to Impact: Financing ASEAN’s Low-Carbon Development through Integrated National Financing Frameworks

Southeast Asia stands at a pivotal juncture, with rapid economic growth driving soaring energy demand even as the region faces escalating climate risks. ASEAN’s net-zero commitments mark an ambitious shift toward low-carbon development, requiring bold, coordinated action to finance the future model for low-carbon, integrated development. Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) can play a vital role in translating this vision into action by aligning public policy, private capital, and regulatory reform around national and regional priorities. This session provided a working-level dialogue on how INFFs can unlock transformative investment nationally and foster regional cooperation, particularly in financing integrated power systems, clean industry, and resilient infrastructure.

CCSI’s Lisa Sachs joined panelists from finance and energy ministries across ASEAN, multilateral development banks, regional finance platforms, and international organizations engaged in the INFF process.

Panelists included:

• Mr. Tom Beloe, UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub
• Mr. Jong Woo Kang, Asian Development Bank
• Ms. Lin Yang, UN ESCAP
• Ms. Wiwien Apriliani, Indonesia Ministry of
• [to be confirmed] Delegate from Malaysia
• Mr. Rodrigo Salvado, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Mr. Zhang Jianyu, Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition

Co-organizers: UNDP, INFF Facility (UNDP, UNDESA, UNICEF, OECD, Spain, EU, Italy, Sweden)