아세안 지역의 저탄소 에너지기반 구축을 위한 한-아세안 협력 방향 (a Study on the Direction of Cooperation between Korea and ASEAN to Establish a Low-Carbon Energy System in the ASEAN Region)

As energy transition to respond to the global climate crisis has emerged as an important issue not only in developed countries but also in developing countries, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is also expanding their efforts to build an energy system centered on low-carbon energy. The ASEAN is facing various challenges in pursuing such energy transition while responding to increasing energy demand arising from rapid economic growth and rising population. In addition, most ASEAN countries currently rely on fossil fuels such as coal and gas for 80-90% of their energy supply, urgently demanding ground-breaking but realistic alternatives for low-carbon energy transition. Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify the potential for establishing a low-carbon energy infrastructure in the ASEAN region by analyzing the current status of the region’s energy sector, greenhouse gas emission trends, and the member countries’ low-carbon policy goals, and to explore the direction of cooperation in the low-carbon energy sector between the ASEAN and Republic of Korea with focus on areas where cooperation with Korea can be further expanded