ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and Sampoerna University have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance youth engagement in ASEAN’s energy and climate agenda. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the ACE headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The collaboration focuses on creating meaningful pathways for students to contribute to ASEAN’s sustainable energy development, with an emphasis on advancing a just and inclusive energy transition.
Activities under the partnership will include visiting scholar programmes, student-led research, internships, joint workshops, and publication opportunities that elevate youth perspectives across the ASEAN energy landscape.
The Centre was represented by Executive Director Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood; Beni Suryadi, Senior Manager of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) & Strategic Partnership Department; Dr. Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Manager of the Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department; and Aldilla Noor Rakhiemah, Project Manager of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) Phase II. From Sampoerna University, participants included Rector Drs. Wahdi Salasi April Yudhi, M.D.A., Ph.D.; Dr. Farid Triawan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; and Dr. A.A. Perwira Redi, Ph.D., Head of the Industrial Engineering Study Programme.
“Empowering young people is vital to ASEAN’s journey toward a sustainable, low-carbon future,” said Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to building inclusive platforms where youth can contribute actively to regional energy dialogues and solutions. Through this collaboration, we are investing in the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the principles of a just and inclusive energy transition.”
Drs. Wahdi Salasi April Yudhi echoed the enthusiasm and welcomed the partnership as a step forward in aligning education with ASEAN’s development priorities, stating, at Sampoerna University, we believe that transformative change is driven when education is closely aligned with real-world relevance.
“We are honored to collaborate with the ASEAN Centre for Energy in preparing our students to not only participate in the energy sector but to lead with purpose and awareness. This partnership reaffirms our commitment as a globally minded university in Indonesia—dedicated to fostering international collaboration and equipping our students to contribute meaningfully on a global scale.”
The partnership is supported by ACCEPT Phase II, one of the Centre’s flagship initiatives funded by the Government of Norway. ACCEPT promotes regional cooperation and capacity building to support ASEAN’s shift towards a low-carbon energy system, with a strong focus on mainstreaming youth engagement, knowledge exchange, and inclusivity.
As ASEAN continues to accelerate its energy transition, the Centre remains committed to fostering cross-sectoral collaboration and empowering young leaders to shape a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy future for the region. (AT Network)
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