Each country charts its own energy transition pathway. Across Southeast Asia, countries are balancing rising energy demand, import dependence and climate commitments, and renewables are emerging as a reliable solution. Karanpreet Kaur, Country Engagement Officer for Asia, explains how local circumstances shape each nation's approach. She explores how governments turn strengths into opportunities, why cross-border cooperation matters, and how the Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia (APRESA) helps to translate ambition into action to empower communities while building low-carbon economies. Follow IRENA under #TransitionPathways to see how local action powers regional progress.