Chongqing - China's approach to energy transformation and combating climate change in mountainous regions is a pivotal example of domestic initiative and a significant contributor to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This is particularly evident in Chongqing, Southwest China, whose development strategy has influenced many key Southeast Asian countries.
During the International Forum on Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development of Green Mountains held in Chongqing on December 17, experts from various sectors gathered to promote regional collaboration and technological exchange.
Tania Pei Yee Lim, Associate Economics Affairs Officer of the Energy Division of UN ESCAP, expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the forum and highlighting the importance of international cooperation. She believes studying successful energy transition examples can expedite the transition in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The International Forum on Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development of Green Mountains was held in Chongqing on December 17. (Photo/Chen Yingzhu)
Jai Govind Singh, Associate Professor of the Asian Institute of Technology, commended China's leadership in providing technology, specifically noting Thailand's significant potential for cooperation in energy security and sustainable partnerships among ASEAN countries.
Munlika Sompranon, Director of DEDE Ministry of Energy Thailand, stressed the importance of capacity building and the need for continual training of personnel in the energy sector to stay abreast of the latest developments.
In light of these discussions, the forum underscores a vital truth: ongoing education and international collaboration are critical in driving the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.