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title: ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund
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# ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund

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 The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF) is the UK’s flagship programme to accelerate ASEAN’s transition to a clean and climate resilient economy by reducing emissions in key sectors, supporting green economic growth, and improving livelihoods of vulnerable people.

The ASEAN-UK GTF provides technical assistance activities throughout the region, targeting all eleven ASEAN Member States (AMS). It works with ASEAN institutions, such as the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Centres and Facilities, and various ASEAN Entities and Sectoral Bodies. 

The **[UK became a Dialogue Partner to ASEAN in 2021](https://www.gov.uk/world/uk-mission-to-asean)** and developed a **[5-year ASEAN-UK Plan of Action (2022-2026)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asean-uk-dialogue-partnership-plan-of-action-2022-to-2026/plan-of-action-to-implement-the-asean-united-kingdom-dialogue-partnership-2022-to-2026)**. To deliver this, the UK has developed five flagship development programmes on economic integration; women, peace and security; advancing girls' education; and health security, in addition to this Green Transition Fund. The ASEAN-UK GTF is UK Mission to ASEAN's flagship programme on climate and environment. 

The ASEAN-UK GTF is delivered through the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transition (UK PACT) mechanism. 

With 680 million people living in ASEAN countries facing climate-related risks, ASEAN is central to addressing the climate and environmental crises. ASEAN Heads of State continue to affirm their commitment to addressing climate change and achieving the UNFCCC goals. ASEAN-UK GTF is a key tool to support this commitment and enhance collaboration between the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Member States, and the UK on climate actions. The ASEAN-UK GTF supports impactful projects through capacity-building, knowledge-sharing and peer to peer learning. It also pilots transformational technologies and facilitates evidence-based climate mitigation actions and policies, with climate adaptation as a co-benefit. 

## Scope of projects

The scope of ASEAN-UK GTF focuses on five pillars:  

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## Pillar I: Climate Policy and Institutional Capacity Development portfolio

This pillar aims to accelerate ASEAN’s climate action by strengthening institutional capacity, harmonising technical frameworks and expanding access to climate finance. It empowers ASEAN Member States (AMS) to deliver on their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and align with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement (PA).

It addresses gaps in climate governance and technical readiness, particularly under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). By fostering regional collaboration and shared learning, this pillar unlocks mitigation potential and drives coordinated, effective policy implementation.

**Learn more below to see how our portfolio is strengthening ASEAN's collective capacity to deliver transparent, ambitious and impactful climate action.**

### STRIDE

**STRIDE:** ASEAN Strategic Transition for Resilient, Inclusive, and Decarbonised Economies

**Led by:** Perspectives Climate Research

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Climate%20Policy%20and%20Institutional%20Capacity%20Development%20Pillar%20I/STRIDE%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF%20Perspectives%20Climate%20Research.pdf)

### ALAM

**ALAM:** Advancing Learning and capacities in the ASEAN on Mitigation: Financing a just and nature-positive energy transition

**Led by:** El Observatorio de Manila Inc. (Manila Observatory)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Climate%20Policy%20and%20Institutional%20Capacity%20Development%20Pillar%20I/ALAM%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF%20Manila%20Observatory.pdf)

### SPHERE

**SPHERE:** Supporting preparedness for harmonised enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement reporting in ASEAN

**Led by:** Ernst & Young LLP Singapore

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Climate%20Policy%20and%20Institutional%20Capacity%20Development%20Pillar%20I/ASEAN-UK%20GTF%20-%20Ernst%20%26%20Young%20LLP%20Singapore.pdf)

## Pillar II: Green Finance portfolio

This pillar aims to support the development of innovative financing mechanisms and attract investment, while improving the effectiveness,  quality and transparency of climate finance, responding to the needs and priorities of ASEAN Member States (AMS). The Green Finance portfolio will accelerate the flow of investment and finance toward strategic regional climate mitigation interventions. 

Interventions in green finance are anticipated to complement and leverage the work of other ASEAN-UK GTF pillars, notably energy transition, sustainable transportation and Nature-based Solutions. These interventions follow criteria informed by technical analysis from other pillars.

**Learn more below to see how our Green Finance portfolio is catalysing green investments and accelerating ASEAN’s transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.**

### PRIME-SEA

**PRIME-SEA:** Promoting Regional Investment through Matchmaking and Engagement in Southeast Asia

**Led by: ** EY Parthenon

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Green%20Finance%20portfolio%20Oct%202025/EY%20Parthenon%20PRIME%20SEA%20ASEAN%20Green%20Finance%20Booklet.pdf)

### Carbon PRISM

**Carbon PRISM:** Carbon Project Readiness and Integration for Strategic Mitigation

**Led by:** KPMG

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Green%20Finance%20portfolio%20Oct%202025/KPMG%20Carbon%20PRISM%20ASEAN%20Green%20Finance%20Booklet.pdf)

### AGIC

**AGIC:** ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst

**Led by:** United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Green%20Finance%20portfolio%20Oct%202025/UN%20ESCAP%20AGIC%20ASEAN%20Green%20Finance%20Booklet.pdf)

### BRIDGE

**BRIDGE:** Building Resilient Investments for a Diverse Green Economy - connecting ASEAN funders to green solutions

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Green%20Finance%20portfolio%20Oct%202025/BRIDGE%20ASEAN%20Green%20Finance%20Booklet.pdf)

## Pillar III: Clean and Just Energy Transition portfolio

Pillar III of the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund portfolio encompasses themes that support a clean and just energy transition: developing resilient and flexible power systems that integrate renewables and reduce coal reliance; advancing regional energy transition and investment modelling; promoting a clean and competitive industrial base aligned with international standards; and effectively implementing the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026-2030.

Building on existing ASEAN initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, the ASEAN-UK GTF will support regional exchanges on flexibility, smart grids, energy storage and early diagnostics and pilots for industrial decarbonisation. The GTF provides technical assistance to support ASEAN in adopting the necessary knowledge and technologies for a clean and just transition.

**Explore more below to learn how our Clean and Just Energy Transition portfolio is advancing equitable, sustainable energy transitions across the region.**

### Green Grids Rising

**Lead implementing partner:** Economic Consulting Associates (ECA)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Clean%20and%20Just%20Energy%20Transition%20portfolio/Green%20Grids%20Rising%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF.pdf)

### Clean Industrial Manufacturing for Promoting ASEAN Competitiveness and Transformation (C-IMPACT)

**Lead implementing partner: ** Climateworks Centre (Monash University)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Clean%20and%20Just%20Energy%20Transition%20portfolio/C-IMPACT%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF.pdf)

### ASEAN Energy Transition and Green Value Chains for Carbon Neutrality

**Lead implementing partner:** Sustainable Energy for All (hosted by UNOPS)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Clean%20and%20Just%20Energy%20Transition%20portfolio/Green%20Value%20Chains%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF.pdf)

### ASEAN-UK Programme on Energy Advancement for Resilience (PEARL)

**Lead implementing partner:** ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Clean%20and%20Just%20Energy%20Transition%20portfolio/PEARL%20ASEAN-UK%20GTF.pdf)

## Pillar V: Nature-based Solutions

This pillar aims to support ASEAN Member States (AMS) use nature to reduce emissions and protect communities from climate risks. The activities focus on practical actions for AMS to put Nature-based Solutions (NbS) at the centre of their climate and sustainable development strategy. It advances frameworks that (1) integrate NbS into AMS’ national and regional planning; (2) strengthen technical capacity and improve access to finance; and (3) promote on-the-ground restoration of forests and coastal ecosystems through community-led conservation.

Building on ASEAN’s strategic plans such as the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and sectoral frameworks for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry, the pillar will strengthen regional collaboration on NbS policy development, scalable pilot projects, and financing models that can attract investment into nature-positive projects. The pillar provides technical assistance to support ASEAN in adopting innovative tools and knowledge systems, while promoting inclusive approaches that ensure NbS becomes a central part of region's green transition.

**Explore more below to learn how our Nature-based Solutions portfolio is supporting innovative, inclusive approaches to protect against climate risks.**

### ROOTED

**ROOTED:** Regional Optimisation of Transboundary Ecosystem Development for Nature-based Solutions in ASEAN

**Lead implementing partner:** The Asia Foundation (TAF)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Nature-based%20Solutions/ROOTED%20-%20TAF.pdf)

### ASEAN-NbS tool

**ASEAN-NbS tool:** Catalysing regional action to plan, monitor, and scale NbS

**Lead implementing partner:** World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Nature-based%20Solutions/ASEAN%20NBS%20TOOL%20-%20WRI%20Indonesia.pdf)

### CANOPY

**CANOPY: **Carbon and Nature Opportunities for Prosperity and Yield

**Lead implementing partner:** World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Nature-based%20Solutions/CANOPY%20-%20WWF%20Singapore.pdf)

### Seed to Tree

**Seed to Tree: **Value chains and partnerships for resilient, restored forests

**Lead implementing partner:** Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT (a CGIAR centre)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Nature-based%20Solutions/Seed%20to%20Tree%20-%20Alliance%20of%20Bioversity.pdf)

### EnCORE Wetlands

**EnCORE Wetlands:** Enhancing Conservation and Restoration of wetlands and peatlands in ASEAN as effective sinks and reservoirs of GHGs

**Lead implementing partner:** ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)

[ Read more ](https://www.ukpact.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20project%20landing%20pages/ASEAN%20GTF%20Regional%20Fund/Nature-based%20Solutions/ENCORE%20V2.pdf)

**Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) consists of 11 member states, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. *

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