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 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 a Junior Communications Officer at the Corporate Affairs Department of the ASEAN Centre for Energy.

She is part of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) II Core team and is in charge of handling ACCEPT’s communications initiatives and social media. 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 Communications 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. 

Labibah is a Communications Intern at the Corporate Affairs Department of the ASEAN Centre for Energy, where she supports communication initiatives and media management for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT). She is a recent graduate in International Relations from Brawijaya University and is deeply interested in the intersection of climate change, energy policy, and regional cooperation. As a Communications Intern, she aspires to leverage ACCEPT’s media platforms to amplify the importance of inclusive and sustainable pathways toward a net zero future.

Aulia is a BSc in Economics fresh graduate from UGM specializing on sustainability and environmental economics and a strong background in econometric analysis. Previously worked as an Econometrics teaching assistant and also university organizations such as HIMIESPA UGM and FSDE UGM focusing on development and environmental economics research and analysis, forming reports on the effect of climate change towards economic indicators. Very passionate about climate change and are committed to contributing towards projects and research that advance sustainable and inclusive development.

Aisyah is a Research Intern at the Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department of the ASEAN Centre for Energy, where she supports research and cooperation activities for the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT). She is a final year undergraduate law student from Universitas Gadjah Mada with the experience and academic interest in international law, with a particular focus on international environmental law, energy transition governance and regional planning. Her interests are developed through involvement in various academic projects with lecturers which amplify her legal research skill, regulatory mapping and academic writing. Through the experience as a research intern, Aisyah is determined to contribute to ACCEPT II through publications on the energy-climate nexus to support the carbon neutrality target for ASEAN.