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Symposium on “Analyzing the Trilemma of Decarbonization Policies in the Asia-Pacific Region”

The Trilemma of Decarbonization Development in the Asia-Pacific: A Policy Dialogue toward Integrated Solutions for Environment, Economy, and Equity

This symposium focuses on the emerging ‘trilemma’ among environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social equity in the process of decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific region. While countries are strengthening climate actions, they simultaneously face challenges related to industrial competitiveness, employment, and equitable energy access. This event aims to analyze these complex trade-offs from policy, institutional, and technological perspectives through collaboration between Japan and Global South countries.

Date and Time

August 10, 2026 (Monday), 13:30–17:35（Doors open at 13:15）

Organizers

Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF)
Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, The University of Tokyo (IASA)

Venue

Main Conference Room (3F- Room 303), Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, The University of Tokyo
https://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/access/

It is recommended to bring your own water, as no drinks or food will be provided. There are no vending machines available around the venue.

Format

This event is in-person only, with the room capacity of approximately 40 persons. There will be no livestream available.

This symposium will be conducted in English and Japanese (TBC). Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English may be provided, subject to confirmation.

Intended Audience

This symposium is aimed at academia, business professionals, and government officials with an interest in the conference theme.

Participation Fee

Free of charge.

Program (Subject to change without prior notice)

Time Agenda
Moderator: Dr. Alan H. Yang（Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Executive director）
13：30-13：40 Opening remarks
  • Dr. Fukunari Kimura (IDE-JETRO, Chairman）
  • Dr. Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao（Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Chairman）
  • Specially Appointed Prof. Shigeto Sonoda (Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, The University of Tokyo）
13：40-13：50 Purpose and overview
  • Dr. Yukihito Sato (IDE-JETRO, Research Promotion Division, Senior Research Fellow）
  • Dr. Fangting Cheng (IDE-JETRO, Inter-disciplinary Research Center, Researcher）
13：50-14：10 Keynote Speech: Balancing Decarbonization and Industrial Development in Malaysia
  • Prof. Shanti Faridah binti Salleh (Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), University Malaysia Sarawak, UNIMAS)
14：10-14：30 Keynote Speech: Decarbonization Policies and Democratic Governance in Taiwan
  • Asso. Prof. Tze-Luen Lin (Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University）
14：30-14：50 Keynote Speech: Decarbonization Development and the Trilemma in Indonesia
  • Asso. Prof. Akihisa Mori（Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University）
14：50-15：20 Panel discussion・Q＆A

Moderator

  • Dr. Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao （Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Chairman）

Panelists

  • Prof. Shanti Faridah binti Salleh (Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), University Malaysia Sarawak, UNIMAS)
  • Asso. Prof. Tze-Luen Lin (Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University）
  • Asso. Prof. Akihisa Mori（Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University）
  • Prof. Takashi Hattori（Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University）
  • Specially Appointed Prof. Shigeto Sonoda (Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, The University of Tokyo）
15：20-15：40 Coffee break
Moderator: Dr. Fangting Cheng (IDE-JETRO, Inter-disciplinary Research Center, Researcher）
15：40-16：00 Presentation: Green Infrastructure and Decarbonization Technologies in Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Ts. Dr. Josephine Lai Chang Hui（Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), University Malaysia Sarawak, UNIMAS)
16：00-16：20 Presentation: Decarbonization and Social Transformation: Social Responses and Acceptance in Taiwan
  • Dr. Thung-Hong Lin（Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica）
16：20-16：40 Presentation: Decarbonization and Economic Development in the Global South
  • Prof. Takashi Hattori（Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University）
16：40-17：10 Panel discussion

Moderator

  • Dr. Fangting Cheng (IDE-JETRO, Inter-disciplinary Research Center, Researcher）

Panelists

  • Ts. Dr. Josephine Lai Chang Hui（Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), University Malaysia Sarawak, UNIMAS)
  • Dr. Thung-Hong Lin（Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica）
  • Prof. Takashi Hattori（Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University）
  • Dr. Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao（Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Chairman）
17：10-17：30 Q＆A

Moderator

  • Dr. Alan H. Yang（Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Executive director）
17：30-17：35 Closing remarks

Registration

This event requires advance registration. Please register through the online form by 18:00 (JST) on 5 August 2026.
https://www.jetro.go.jp/form5/pub/rob/1111

Participation will be confirmed on first-come, first-served basis. Please note that registration will be closed once we reach full capacity.

Contact:
Research Development Division
Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
Tel: +81 (0)43-299-9667　 Fax:043-299-9731
E-mail: R_promo2 E-mail