MAP
SOUTHEAST ASIAN INITIATIVES
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Green Brunei
Values & Mission
Youth-led platform to promote environmental sustainability through education, conservation and advocacy.
Green Brunei is a social enterprise registered as Helwa’s Green Services, which was established in August 2012. It aims to promote environmental sustainability through youth-led initiatives in the fields of education, conservation and advocacy.
Brunei
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Green Brunei
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Environmental Sustainability
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Youth-Led Initiatives
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Education, Conservation, and Advocacy
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Helwa’s Green Services
BRUNEI CLIMATE CHANGE SECRETARIAT
Values & Mission
To ensure a whole-of-nation approach in addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change
Brunei Darussalam adopts a Whole-of-Nation approach in addressing adverse changing climate patterns. Through effective policies, careful planning and management, Brunei Darussalam is committed to pave low carbon and climate-resilient pathways for a sustainable nation.
This Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy underpins the principles, values and strategies to reduce carbon emissions, increase carbon sink and strengthen climate resilience nationwide
Brunei
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Whole-of-Nation Approach
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Low Carbon Pathways
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Climate-Resilient Pathways
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Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy
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Carbon Emissions Reduction
CAMBODIA CLIMATE CHANGE ALLIANCE
Values & Mission
The objective is to enhance Cambodia's national systems and capacities to coordinate and implement climate change responses, promoting a greener, low-carbon, climate-resilient, and sustainable society.
The Cambodia Climate Change Alliance (CCCA) is a joint initiative of the Royal Government of Cambodia and development partners to address climate change in Cambodia.
It provides a unified engagement point to pool resources for the mainstreaming of climate change into national and sub-national policies and programmes.
Cambodia
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Cambodia Climate Change Alliance (CCCA)
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Royal Government of Cambodia
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Climate Change Mainstreaming
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National and Sub-National Policies
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Unified Engagement Point
ENTER NUSANTARA (GOV)
Values & Mission
Decentralise Energy Now!
Enter Nusantara (Energi Terbarukan untuk Nusantara) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the development and adoption of renewable energy.
It aims to raise awareness about the significance of renewable energy, and its vital role in combating climate change.
Indonesia
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Development and adoption of renewable energy
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Climate Change
Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI)
Values & Mission
The realization of a just and democratic social, economic and political order that can guarantee people's rights to sources of life and a healthy and sustainable environment.
WALHI aims to develop the potential strength and resilience of the people, restore the state's mandate to uphold and protect people's sovereignity, deconstruct the oppressive and exploitative global capitalist economic order towards a people's economy, build alternative new world economic order and urge policies for fair and sustainable management of people's sources of life
Indonesia
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Just and Democratic Social Order
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People’s Sovereignty and Rights
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Fair and Sustainable Resource Management
Mekong river commission
Values & Mission
To promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well-being.
The MRC is a regional inter-governmental agency established for the sustainable development of water and related resources in the Mekong River Basin
Vientiane,
Laos
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Sustainable Water Management
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Mekong River Basin
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Regional Inter-Governmental Agency
ecomy
Values & Mission
Reconnecting People to the Natural World
Founded on 26th January 2015, Ecotourism & Conservation Society of Malaysia (ECOMY) is the premier national non-governmental organization that is focused on sustainable ecotourism as the way forward to ensure that conservation values are upheld at all key natural heritage sites in Malaysia.
Malaysia
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Ecotourism and conservation
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Natural heritage sites
Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Values & Mission
Lead the development of SE in alignment with overarching national policies to contribute to a sustainable future.
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is a statutory body formed under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726].
The key role of SEDA is to administer and manage the implementation of the feed-in tariff mechanism which is mandated under the Renewable Energy Act 2011 [Act 725].
Putrajaya,
Malaysia
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Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia
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Statutory Body
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Feed-in Tariff Mechanism
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Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726]
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Renewable Energy Act 2011 [Act 725]
Philippine Earth justice center
Values & Mission
Organisation of lawyers pushing for the full implementation of environmental laws in the Philippines
Philippine Earth Justice Center is a non-profit organization ‘established to provide legal assistance to victims of environmental injustice, conduct policy research on the environment, advocate policy reforms, assist in building local capacities for environmental protection and promote sustainability and protection of human rights.
Philippines
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Philippine Earth Justice Center
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Environmental Injustice
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Legal Assistance
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Policy Reforms and Research
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Sustainability and Human Rights Protection
green peace
Values & Mission
Greenpeace Philippines protects biodiversity, fights pollution, and promotes peace, guided by core values of nonviolence, independence, and sustainable solutions.
Greenpeace Philippines was officially established in March 2000, bringing the organization’s mission to Southeast Asia. From our humble beginnings, we have worked tirelessly to address the most pressing environmental challenges that Filipinos face, from protecting our oceans and the air we breathe to advocating for climate justice and a plastic-free future.
Quezon City,
Philippines
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Greenpeace Philippines
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Environmental Challenges
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Climate Justice
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Plastic-Free Future
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Oceans and Air Protection
philippine movement for climate justice (PMJC)
Values & Mission
A broad coalition in the Philippines working with vulnerable sectors and communities to campaign for.
The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) was formed to advance the notion of climate justice as a solution to the climate crisis the world is facing today.
It was formed to lead the joint struggles, campaigns, and actions that would put forward the urgent demands for climate and comprehensive social, economic, and political transformation in the country.
Philippines
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Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ)
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Climate Justice
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Climate Crisis
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Joint Struggles and Campaigns
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Social, Economic, and Political Transformation
sg eco fund
Values & Mission
Sustainable, Resource Efficient, Climate-Resilient
The Fund is open to the People, Private and Public (3P) sectors and aims to support ground-up projects that involve the community and advance environmental sustainability in Singapore.
Singapore
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Funding for ground-up projects
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Community projects
climate action sg alliance
Values & Mission
Climate change is a global emergency which requires collective action.
The Climate Action SG Alliance aims to harness the power of mass communication in strengthening the narrative for climate reformation so as to translate public awareness into action. Together, Climate Action SG Alliance wants to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore.
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Singapore
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Climate Communication
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Public Awareness
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Climate Advocacy
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Optimizing resources for Climate Change
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E-waste management
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Climate Education
singapore youth for climate action
Values & Mission
Empowering youth in Singapore to advocate for equitable climate policies
We recognise that climate change disproportionately impacts already marginalised groups, including lower-income households and migrant workers in Singapore. We seek to uplift their voices and highlight the intersections between climate and social issues in all that we do.
Over the years, SYCA’s goals have broadened to provide a platform for Singaporean youths to engage in topics related to sustainable development and social inclusivity. We conduct workshops on climate awareness through talks in schools, outreach events, as well as focus group discussions. We have also continued to engage with various decision-makers to become a collective voice for youths in Singapore.
Singapore
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Youth mobilisation
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Climate solution analysis
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Public participation
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Climate policy advocacy
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Youth climate education
The Mekong School: Institute of Local Knowledge
Values & Mission
Respect for Nature, and Faith in Human Equality.
The Mekong School: Institute of Local Knowledge was established on the 18th and 19th of December, 2015 by the Rak Chiang Khong Group to enhance the work of The Mekong-Lanna Natural Resources and Cultural Conservation Network, and to serve as a platform for follow-up studies on changes caused by development in the Mekong River Basin.
The school comprises of a group of Thai activists, community leaders and student researchers and facilitators, who work to preserve local knowledge about the Mekong and empower local communities in their struggles to preserve their local farming livelihoods.
Chiang Khong,
Thailand
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Mekong School – Institute of Local Knowledge
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Rak Chiang Khong Group
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Mekong-Lanna Natural Resources and Cultural Conservation Network
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Local Knowledge Preservation
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Mekong River Basin Development
Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) Project
Values & Mission
We contribute to the transition of the power sector towards Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia
The CASE project objective is to propose evidence-based solutions to the challenges that decision-makers are facing and to build societal support around those solutions in the region by applying a joint fact-finding approach to narrow areas of disagreement through the involvement of expert analysis and dialogue.
CASE furthermore aims at supporting coordination in the SEA power sector by providing technical and policy support and facilitating dialogue concerning energy issues.
Bangkok,
Thailand
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CASE Project
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Evidence-Based Solutions
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Joint Fact-Finding Approach
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SEA Power Sector Coordination
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Technical and Policy Support
Climate Resilient by Nature
Values & Mission
Implementing multi-sector nature-based solutions projects that bring together landscape management, freshwater ecosystem restoration and flood-based / aquaculture livelihood activities.
Green Brunei is a social enterprise registered as Helwa’s Green Services, which was established in August 2012. It aims to promote environmental sustainability through youth-led initiatives in the fields of education, conservation and advocacy.
Regional
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Nature-Based Solutions
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Mekong Riverine and Floodplain Ecosystems
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Sustainable Restoration and Protection
ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN - CRN)
Values & Mission
Implementing multi-sector nature-based solutions projects that bring together landscape management, freshwater ecosystem restoration and flood-based / aquaculture livelihood activities.
The ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN) formed the ASEAN Negotiating Group for Agriculture (ANGA) as a direct contribution to the ASEAN Food and Agriculture (FAF) Strategic Plan 2025.
ANGA allows ASEAN to shape multilateral environmental agreements for the protection of the region’s land use sector. ANGA originated from the activities and successes of the ASEAN-CRN that translated science into policies.
Online platform managed by Mekong Institute
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ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN)
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ASEAN Negotiating Group for Agriculture (ANGA)
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Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan 2025
Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA)
Values & Mission
Mainstreaming and integrating climate change into national processes in Southeast Asia
The objective of CANSEA is to strengthen the ability of organisation concerned with climate change in the region to address this issue effectively.
This would be through providing support for lobbying activities, training, education and awareness, exchange of information, pooling of resources and expanding network.
Host country rotates every 2 years to member coutnries to manage secretariat
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Climate Change Capacity Building
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Lobbying and Awareness Support
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Resource Pooling and Network Expansion
Mekong Watch (Japan based focusing on Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam)
Values & Mission
Mekong Watch's mission is to create a framework such that the views and opinions of affected communities will be respected and lessons learned from past projects will be reflected at every stage of development in the Mekong Region.
Mekong Watch is a Japanese NGO based in Tokyo. They combine research and advocacy to address and prevent the negative environmental and social impacts of development in the Mekong Region.
They are especially concerned about the lack of consultation with affected communities in development planning and implementation and the role Japanese financing. By contacting communities directly, they try to bridge the information and communication gaps between them and decision-makers in Japan.
Japanese NGO based in Tokyo
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Mekong Watch
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Environmental and Social Impact of Development
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Community Consultation and Advocacy
SDSN Sustainable Devleopment Solutions Network
Values & Mission
Building Trust for Our Common Future
CCWG Vietnam, established in 2008, is a network that brings together international and Vietnamese NGOs, development agencies, and professionals to address climate change. With over 100 NGO members, its mission is to reduce vulnerability to climate change by advocating for sustainable and socially just responses.
CCWG focuses on coordination, advocacy, capacity building, and thematic activities such as awareness, adaptation, and mitigation. They engage with the government and international donors to promote pro-poor climate change policies and financing.
Regional
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Climate Change Vulnerability Reduction
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Sustainable and Socially Just Responses
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Pro-Poor Climate Change Policies
Green-ID Vietnam
Values & Mission
GreenID is an NPO that wants to promote sustainable ways of living and find new renewable energy sources
Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) is a Vietnamese non-profit organization focused on promoting sustainable development. They work towards achieving sustainable energy systems, good environmental governance, and inclusive decision-making processes. Their key objectives include scaling up renewable energy deployment, supporting just energy transition and green economy shifting, promoting sustainable e-mobility development, and strengthening cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Hanoi,
Vietnam
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Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID)
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Sustainable Energy Systems
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Just Energy Transition
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Green Economy Shifting
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Sustainable E-Mobility Development
Vietnam Climate Change Working Group
Values & Mission
We contribute to the transition of the power sector towards Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia
CCWG Vietnam, established in 2008, is a network that brings together international and Vietnamese NGOs, development agencies, and professionals to address climate change. With over 100 NGO members, its mission is to reduce vulnerability to climate change by advocating for sustainable and socially just responses.
CCWG focuses on coordination, advocacy, capacity building, and thematic activities such as awareness, adaptation, and mitigation. They engage with the government and international donors to promote pro-poor climate change policies and financing.
Hanoi,
Vietnam
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CCWG Vietnam
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Climate Change Vulnerability Reduction
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Sustainable and Socially Just Responses
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Advocacy and Capacity Building
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Pro-Poor Climate Change Policies
save the mekong
Values & Mission
The Save the Mekong coalition supports local communities, raises awareness about the risks of hydropower, and advocates for sustainable, accountable solutions to energy and water needs in the region.
The Save the Mekong Coalition is a coalition of non-government organizations, community-based groups and networks, academics, artists and ordinary citizens within the Mekong region and internationally.
The coalition was formed in 2009 in response to the public’s growing concern about the effects that hydropower dam development on the Mekong River would have on migratory fish stocks, regional food security, and the livelihoods of millions of people.
Hanoi,
Vietnam
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Save the Mekong Coalition
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Hydropower Dam Development
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Mekong River Migratory Fish Stocks
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Regional Food Security
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Sustainable Energy and Water Solutions