亚太地区以人为本的能源转型：现在、方式和未来

The People-Centric Energy Transition in Asia Pacific: The Now, The How, and The Future

Overview

This publication, a collaborative effort between Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and AVPN Limited, addresses key issues related to the People in the Energy Transition across Asia Pacific. It examines the current strategies for a Just Energy Transition to understand the challenges in advancing the People-Centric agenda. The publication serves as a foundational framework, setting the stage for further discourse and action.

Current State of the Energy Transition

• Key Stakeholders: The publication focuses on four key people stakeholders—Workers, Communities, Consumers, and SMEs—essential for a Just Transition.
• Current Challenges: Despite growing interest and investment in Energy Transition, "People" are often overlooked, particularly marginalized groups, workers in sunset fossil fuel industries, and vulnerable consumers.
• Data Highlights:
  • Economic Impact: By 2100, the Asia Pacific region could face a 32% GDP loss if no significant action is taken.
  • Human Impact: By 2100, 4.1 billion people could be at risk from rising sea levels, and 25 billion could be exposed to extreme heatwaves.
  • Climate Vulnerability: Over 3.6 billion people currently live in areas highly vulnerable to climatic-driven hazards.

Key Challenges and Solution Areas

• Awareness: Gaps in awareness about the impacts and benefits of Energy Transition.
• Funding: Insufficient funding directed towards People-Centric solutions, with less than 1% of funds allocated to such initiatives.
• Delivery Quality: Poor quality in the implementation and execution of Energy Transition projects.

Recommendations and Solutions

• Platform Introduction: The publication introduces ASCENT, a platform dedicated to People-Centric solutions, with Cathay Financial Holdings as an inaugural sponsor.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: A call for a multi-actor approach to address key challenges, leveraging the strengths of various stakeholders.

Future Actions

• Collective Action Platform: BCG and AVPN plan to launch a collective action platform to drive the People-Centric agenda in Asia Pacific.
• Partnership: The aim is to mobilize concerted efforts towards addressing the People-Centric Energy Transition, ensuring that the benefits are shared equitably and no one is left behind.

Conclusion

A successful Energy Transition is crucial for mitigating the effects of climate change. The Asia Pacific region, contributing 50% of global emissions, plays a pivotal role in achieving this. Addressing the challenges through a People-Centric approach is essential for a sustainable and equitable future.

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This summary provides a clear overview of the key points discussed in the publication, focusing on the current state, challenges, and proposed solutions for a People-Centric Energy Transition in the Asia Pacific region.