Combating climate change. Burning fossil fuels for energy causes a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Most of the renewable energy sources cause little or no emissions, even taking into account the entire life cycle of technologies. They reduce air pollution and improve public health by reducing pollution and emissions. The global rise in road transport using fossil fuels, industrial activity and electricity generation (as well as the open burning of waste in many cities) contribute to a high level of environmental pollution. Air. In many developing countries, the use of charcoal and firewood for Heating and cooking also contributes to poor indoor air quality.

Southeast Asian countries stand at a crossroads concerning their shared energy future and heavily rely on fossil fuels for transport and electricity. Within Asia, especially India is one of the leading in the world renewable energy generation undergoing a period of energy transition and economic transformation. Southeast Asian countries have huge potentials for sustainable energy sources. However they are yet to perform globally in renewable energy deployment due to various challenges. 

To achieve the ambitious target of 23% renewables in the primary energy mix by 2025, ASEAN Governments should take proactive measures like removal of subsidies of fossil fuels, regional market integration and rapid implementation of the existing project. Eventually, each of this strategy will necessitate sustained leadership, political determination, and concrete actions from stakeholders, in particular, increased cooperation across the region.