A Gender-Inclusive Energy Sector in ASEAN
For ASEAN to achieve a just and sustainable energy transition, ensuring that women have equal participation and representation across all levels of the energy sector is essential. Progress has been made throughout the years, but barriers and obstacles remain persistent in areas such as technical roles, access to opportunities, and leadership.
According to the ASEAN Energy and Gender Report: Development Finance (2022), only 8% of ASEAN’s workforce is made up of women. Hence, this calls for urgent action to promote gender diversity, enhance equal opportunities, and implement policies that support women’s participation and leadership in the energy sector.With this mission in mind, the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT II) alongside the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 and spotlight women in ASEAN’s energy sector throughout March. With the theme of #ACEcelerateAction, this initiative seeks to amplify the voices of women, recognise women’s contribution, and advocate for gender-inclusivity in ASEAN’s energy sector. ACCEPT will conduct a series of activities to commemorate IWD 2025 and engage both internal staff and external stakeholders to enhance awareness and action on gender equality. These activities include:
- Social media campaign.
- Publications on “Gender Equality in the Energy Sector”.
- Sharing session on Women in Energy for internal ACE staff.
- ASEAN Energy Gender Forum
#ACEelerateAction
This year, ACCEPT’s IWD celebration theme is #ACEcelerateAction. Our campaign will emphasise the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality, calling for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systematic barrier and biases that women phase in the energy sector.
Perspectives of Women in ASEAN’s Energy Sector
2025 Edition
Check out interviews from the women of ACE. Their perspectives shed valuable light on the challenges, opportunities, and the path forward for a more gender-inclusive energy sector in ASEAN.
Irma Ramadan
CEE Department
Shania Esmeralda
PFS Department
Freya Murti Pramudita
CA Department
Women Leaders in ASEAN’s Energy Sector
Check out exclusive perspectives from women leaders in ASEAN’s energy sector and see how they drive impactful change.
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Publication
Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy Booklet – Volume II
The Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy Booklet Volume II provides fresh insights into gender mainstreaming within ASEAN’s energy sector, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges. In continuation of the first volume, this volume highlights several key areas related to gender equality in the energy sector:
- Women’s crucial roles as leaders and consumers within the energy sector, and the barriers limiting their participation.
- Global commitments to gender equality, such as CEDAW and the Paris Agreement.
- Regional initiatives promoting gender equality, including efforts by the EU and African Union.
- The status of ASEAN Member States in integrating gender policies nationally
- Challenges such as data gaps, societal norms, limited employment opportunities, and financial constraints.
- Recommendations to incorporate gender equality into the upcoming ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) to ensure a just and inclusive energy transition.
- Profiles of influential women leaders actively shaping ASEAN’s energy landscape.
Blogs
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The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and ACCEPT celebrates the vital contributions of women in ASEAN’s energy sector. With firsthand experience, ACE recognises how gender diversity plays a crucial role in advancing regional energy cooperation and driving a just and sustainable energy transition.
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The Philippines is advancing gender equality through policies like the Magna Carta of Women and the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Plan. Learn about gender mainstreaming efforts in the energy sector and how they are transforming inclusivity and leadership opportunities for women.
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