About

Aldilla Rakhiemah is the Project Manager of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT), a flagship initiative supporting ASEAN’s low-carbon and net-zero ambitions. In her role, she leads strategic research and regional cooperation efforts that advance the energy-climate nexus across Southeast Asia.

Aldilla is a committed advocate for a just and inclusive energy transition, with a particular focus on integrating gender equality into energy policy and planning. Her work bridges technical expertise and policy engagement, spanning areas such as energy transition governance, regional energy-climate alignment, and emerging technologies, including carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS).

With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, she brings both public and private sector insights, having previously worked at Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned energy company. At ACE, she is also actively involved in shaping ASEAN’s long-term energy planning frameworks, such as the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), and supports capacity-building initiatives with government agencies, multilateral organisations, and civil society.

Aldilla holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Airlangga University, Indonesia. Her professional trajectory reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient energy development in the ASEAN region.

Rizky is a Senior Energy Modeller at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), serving in the Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department and co-leading the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) Phase II. In this role, he oversees impactful research initiatives under ACCEPT and drives the expansion of ACE’s project portfolio across the ASEAN region.

Rizki’s professional journey includes a previous tenure at ACE, where he contributed to flagship projects such as the ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO) and the inaugural phase of ACCEPT. Between his roles at ACE, he worked with Allotrope Partners, a U.S.-based advisory firm, leading clean energy initiatives to expand corporate renewable energy procurement options and decarbonize industrial estates in Indonesia. He also served at Climateworks Centre, a research think tank at Monash University in Australia, where he managed and delivered decarbonisation research projects as part of the energy systems team.

He has co-authored several reports and papers on energy policy and systems modelling for Indonesia and the ASEAN region. He holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering from Universitas Islam Indonesia and an MEng in Systems Engineering from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.

Ilham joined the ASEAN Centre of Energy (ACE) as a Research Analyst of Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy Department (SRE), where he also involved in the research for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT). He works to conduct research and study on net-zero emission and carbon pricing in ASEAN and designing and implementing the policy studies. Furthermore, He also supports other related studies on the energy-climate nexus in ASEAN.

Ilham holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Universitas Indonesia and a Master’s degree in Energy Systems and Data Analytics (MSc) from University College London. Prior joining to ACE, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer in the oil and gas, construction and power industry. He has strong interests in doing research in energy modelling, energy policy and energy spatial planning.

Indira joined the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) as an Associate Officer of  Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP), where she also involves in the research for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT). 

She supports the project through Op-Eds, Energy Insights, and Policy Brief report writing. Prior to this, she was involved in ACE’s research project on Innovative Solar PV Utilisation to Support the Green Economic Recovery in ASEAN. She once was a Junior Research Assistant for Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Cornell University. Graduated from Department of Environmental Engineering ITS, she has a great interest on doing research related to climate change, energy, environmental, and sustainability issues.

Zharen obtained her BA in accounting from the Trisakti University, Indonesia. Currently, she is the administration and finance officer at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), and a member of the research team for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT). She supports and assists the team in ensuring the smooth running of the operations and compliance with the rules and procedures. In addition, she leads the preparation of financial reports, which to be submitted to the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs (project donor), project implementing agencies and/or project partners.

Amara is part of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) II Core team at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). She is a recent graduate from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific studies and majored in Culture, Society, and Media (CSM). Her passion for media studies and prior experience in journalism has allowed her to gain insight to the importance of mitigating climate change for the betterment of future generations. As Junior Associate Communication Officer, she hopes to utilize ACCEPT’s social media platforms to spread the importance of fostering a net zero community. 

Bayu P. Effendy is a Graphic Designer for ACCEPT II at the ASEAN Centre for Energy, passionate about using design to address environmental issues. With a dual degree in Hadith and Hadith Sciences, and also non-degree qualifications in Psychological Counseling and Biological Studies, Bayu integrates his diverse background into his commitment to sustainability. Through his role, he aims to leverage impactful visuals to raise awareness about environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices within the community.

Fadhiel is a Graphic Designer for ACCEPT II at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). He is a recent graduate from Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, majored in Development Economics. His interest in environmental energy and sustainability stems from her chosen courses, Natural Resource Economics and Environmental Energy. This drove him to choose research on food security as her final project and actively participate in community service activities. Motivated by the main goal of renewable energy policy and its effects on the future economy, he has a strong interest in learning more about sustainable energy processes and policies. He hopes to make a positive impact on society by raising awareness of the importance of eco-friendly lifestyles through engaging visual campaigns on social media platforms. 

Nathania is part of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) Phase II as a Research Intern at the ASEAN Centre for Energy. She recently graduated from Parahyangan Catholic University, with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and has experience in supporting energy-climate initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the international level. Her interests include energy policy, sustainability, and international cooperation to accelerate towards an inclusive low-carbon future. These interests were honed during her time studying development through an exchange programme at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. Driven by the vision of a sustainable and climate-resilient ASEAN, she is eager to contribute to ACCEPT Phase II and help support the efforts to build awareness on the region’s climate-energy nexus. 

Putri is a Research Intern for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project at the ASEAN Centre for Energy. She holds a degree in Law from Universitas Diponegoro. Her interest in international environmental law and the clean energy transition grew through her involvement in international moot court competitions, such as the 2021 INTERNATION IMCC and the 2023 Philip C. Jessup IMCC, where she focused on tackling cases related to environmental issues. Additionally, during an exchange program at Maastricht University, she took a course on the Social Study of Environmental Problems and EU Law, which allowed her to explore the EU’s carbon market in more depth. She completed her undergraduate study with a thesis focused on the European Union’s Emissions Trading System, examining its consistency with international law and its effectiveness in reducing emissions. She is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and contributing to global environmental efforts, especially through the ACCEPT II.

Livia is a Research Intern supporting the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) II Team. She is currently a penultimate-year International Relations student at Universitas Indonesia. Since high school, she has developed deep interest regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through participation in various knowledge sharing projects. Over time, her interest in sustainable energy transitions deepened through her involvement within the Sakura Science Plan alumni network and YOUNGO UNFCCC’s Climate Peace and Security Working Group. Livia strongly believes in the power of inclusion, creativity, and innovation—values that were especially inspired by her university coursework and her experience working on an ideation business project in a Japan-based startup. Through this internship, she aims to contribute to ACCEPT II’s mission in driving impactful sustainable energy and climate change solutions in the ASEAN region.

Michelle is a Research Intern for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) Phase II at the ASEAN Centre for Energy. She is currently pursuing a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering at Sampoerna University and the University of Arizona. She is a full scholarship recipient and has a strong interdisciplinary interest in energy systems, climate governance, and sustainable development across ASEAN. Her previous work includes award-winning sustainability innovations such as plastic-asphalt research which has won multiple prestigious sustainability and business competitions including winning the ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit Sustainability Startathon held by OSG Youth Alliance, 3rd runner-up in 1000X Innovation Challenge hosted by The Habibie Center, Champion of World Student Pitch by Yume Pro Japan, and invited as a guest speaker at IVS Kyoto 2025, one of Japan’s leading innovation summits. At ACCEPT II, Michelle is eager to support research and outreach efforts around carbon market readiness, inclusive policy planning, and energy-climate integration. She brings a strong foundation in engineering and a passion for equitable solutions to help advance a more just and sustainable ASEAN.