Abstracts
Abstract
Drawing evidence from governmental datasets, policy reports, and other sources, this paper, focusing on the clean energy transition as the key aspect, examines Canada’s current approach to climate cooperation with ASEAN countries to “build a sustainable and green future,” echoing one of the strategic goals in Canada’s newly released Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS). In particular, this paper argues that the current policy and financial assistance from Canada to ASEAN countries is unequal and insufficient. Moreover, there is a lack of continuity and measurable objectives within this cooperative framework, which primarily operates within a multilateral context. Given these characteristics, we propose that Canada's cooperation with ASEAN nations in addressing climate change should integrate the imperative for a clean energy transition. This approach has the potential to create numerous opportunities for engaging with ASEAN countries, while also aligning with the objectives of the IPS. Specifically, to enhance the effectiveness of IPS in this context, the Canadian government should emphasize experience sharing, fortify its business collaboration with ASEAN countries, and participate more actively in ASEAN-led initiatives.
Keywords:
- Canada,
- ASEAN,
- Indo-Pacific Strategy,
- climate cooperation,
- clean energy transition
Résumé
S'appuyant sur des données gouvernementales, des rapports de politiques publiques ainsi que d'autres sources, cet article prends l'exemple de la transition vers une énergie propre pour examiner l'approche actuelle du Canada en matière de coopération sur les sujets climatiques avec les pays de l'ASEAN en vue de « construire un avenir durable et vert », faisant ainsi écho à l'un des objectifs stratégiques de la nouvelle Stratégie pour l'Indo-Pacifique (SIP) récemment publiée par le Canada. Cet article soutient l'idée que la politique actuelle et l'aide financière du Canada aux pays de l'ASEAN sont inégaux et insuffisants. Par ailleurs, il existe un manque de continuité et d'objectifs mesurables au sein de ce cadre de coopération, qui fonctionne principalement dans un contexte multilatéral. Compte tenu de ces caractéristiques, nous proposons que la coopération du Canada avec les pays de l'ASEAN dans la lutte contre le changement climatique intègre l'impératif d'une transition énergétique propre dans la région. Cette approche a le potentiel de créer de nombreuses opportunités de dialogue avec les pays de l’ASEAN, tout en s’alignant également sur les objectifs de la SIP. Ainsi, pour renforcer l'efficacité de la SIP dans ce contexte, le gouvernement canadien devrait mettre davantage l'accent sur le partage d'expériences, le renforcement de la collaboration commerciale avec les pays de l'ASEAN et une participation plus active aux initiatives dirigées par l'ASEAN.
Mots-clés :
- Canada,
- ASEAN,
- Strategie pour l'Indo-Pacifique,
- coopération climatique,
- transition vers les énergies propres
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