Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 - Event Report

Energy Carta Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012
Reshaping Sustainability in Asia
Event Report
24-25 March 2012
Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report
Introduction
Energy Carta (www.energycarta.org) is a non-profit organization founded by a team of young adults who want to make a positive impact on the world. We bear the vision of becoming the platform connecting youth and sustainable development ideas, stimulating dialogues and action, through awareness programs and tangible opportunities. In this regard, Energy Carta successfully organized the fourth annual Asian Youth Energy Summit (AYES), Energy Cartas flagship event that frames conversation and debate on the most pressing global energy issues and opportunities. Annually, it brings together current and future leaders from energy technology, policy and business to participate in stimulating and engaging discussions.
Event Details
The theme for this years AYES was Reshaping Sustainability in Asia. Unlike the past AYES events, AYES 2012 saw the introduction of Changing the Game (CtG) Southeast Asia, an educational game that simulates the decision-making environment with players acting as policy-makers in the energy sector. Changing the Game enabled participants to apply the knowledge learned from talks in the conference into the game. With Changing the Game, AYES 2012 allowed greater active interactions among participants during the conference.
Target Participants: The audience was 80 youths from universities across Singapore, Southeast Asia, China and India who were passionate about the clean tech industry.
Changing the Game Southeast Asia

Energy Carta: UEN Ref: T08SS0145F Address: NUS Enterprise Incubator, 8 Prince Georges Park, Singapore 118407 www.energycarta.org
Changing the Game (CtG) was originally developed by Energy Crossroads Denmark in a European context. For AYES 2012, Energy Carta adapted the game and tailoring it to the South Asian context. CtG simplifies a number of relevant discussions and thereby empowers the participants with deeper knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved. Dealing with energy systems usually involves dealing with a lot of numbers, which tends to scare most people away. In order to make energy planning accessible for everyone, we sought to visualize things as much as possible. Therefore Changing the Game uses LEGO bricks to translate words and numbers into a visual representation. A lot of work has been put into making the game playable by everyone irrespective of prior knowledge. A diverse range of learning outcomes is achieved. Feedback from students who played the game shows that they have not only learned about technical issues, but also gained an understanding of the intricacies of negotiation and the dilemmas politicians face when trying to reach compromises that satisfy everyone.
Audience
The audience was comprised mainly of students from the both local and overseas tertiary institutions. The breakdown was as followed 65 local students from National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University and various polytechnics. 20 foreign participants from Thailand, Indonesia, China, India, Philippines and Vietnam We polled our registrants on their level of knowledge with questions such as Tell us why would you be interested to join Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012. Sample replies included: 10% - Active involvement I have participated in Shell Eco Marathon 2010/2011 and built vehicles which are not only fuel efficient but are also environmental friendly. Being part of Solar Decathlon 2013, I wish to network with people in the energy industry to see if there is a chance for collaboration. 30% - Interested well read passive involvement I decided to attend AYES 2012 because I think this event will reveal some new ways to learn and to be successful that may suit me. Studying in a global environment, I'm always seeking for new inspiring ideas as well as new opportunities to develop my skills. I've been studying and writing papers on Low Carbon Sustainable Development Options, AYES will be a good exposure and experience in putting knowledge into 'actions'. It is also to understand the complications and the bigger picture of 'green' knowledge. 60% - Passionate would like to learn more I am passionate about nature, energy issues and sustainable development, and AYES 2012 seems like the perfect place to meet like-minded people in a game/scenario based simulation. I am extremely excited to get a chance to be part of this two-day Summit! As a student in Singapore where energy is crucial for the nation's development, I am aware of today's global energy woes and I am committed to contributing my part in addressing such problems. I believe that AYES 2012 provides me with the perfect opportunity to discuss energy issues with young leaders from Asia and I am really looking forward to it.
Conference Programme
Day 1
Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report Day 2
Panels and Speakers

Guest of Honor Mr. Chee Hong Tat CE of Energy Market Authority
Mr. Chee Hong Tat has been the Chief Executive of Energy Market Authority since May 9, 2011. Mr. Chee served as Director of Planning at the Ministry of Education. At the Ministry of Education, Mr. Chees responsibilities included education policies, international relations, national education, management information and research. He has served in various other ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport, where he covered human resource planning, corporate governance and regulation, and sea transport policies. He serves as Director of Ascendas Pte, Ltd. He is Principal Private Secretary to the Minister Mentor. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (Highest Honours) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts (Highest Honours) in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Adelaide.
Keynote Speech Mr. Dorjee Sun CEO of Carbon Conservation

Importance of Energy Sustainability
Mr. Dorjee Sun is CEO of Carbon Conservation and is passionate about forests, carbon, community development, conservation and climate change. Carbon Conservations work covers energy efficiency, renewable energy, plantations and projects that incentivize the preservation of tropical rainforests by helping forest owners and local communities generatealternative revenues through the carbon finance market. Since establishment, CC has been engaging in ongoing projects to protect global rainforests and biodiversity. One such project in Aceh, Indonesia, won the Carbon Finance
Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report Deal of the Year award 2008. This project and Dorjee was also the subject of an award winning documentary, The Burning Season, which explained how orang-utan conservation and avoided deforestation could be tied in to generate alternative monetary incentives. Recently Time Magazine awarded Dorjee as a TIME Magazine Environmental Hero for 2009.
Panel 1
Creating a Balanced Energy Mix in Southeast Asia Although our view of the world and the world economy over the last 3-4 human generations has been shaped by assumptions of infinite energy supplied primarily by fossil fuels, the need to develop renewable energy supplies to avoid the environmental impacts that have occurred over time is the core of our global future. This panel invites you to grapple with the challenges of energy decision making in an increasingly complex world. Examining both current challenges and emerging issues to predict the optimum balance of different sources of energy for a secure future will be the focus of this panel. Moderator
Mr. Ken Hickson Founder of www.ABCcarbon.com Mr. Ken Hickson is the author of The ABC of Carbon. He graduated from University of Auckland and The University of Sunshine Coast. He is the founder of Sustain Ability Showcase Asia and the Director of ABC Carbon. He is currently the Managing Director at H2PC Asia.
Speakers
Prof. SK Chou Executive Director of Energy Studies Institute Prof S K Chou has a B.Eng. in mechanical engineering from the University of Singapore, and a doctorate in engineering from ENS dArt et Metiers, Paris. He has helped establish the NUS Industry and Technology Relations Office (INTRO), where he was Director. He helped found the NUS Technology Holdings Pte Ltd (NUSH). He was appointed Managing Director of NUSH from 1995 to 2001. He was Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS, from 1998 to 2003, and Vice-Dean (External and Industry Relations) of the Faculty of Engineering from 2003 to 2008. Mr. Anan Ram Bhaskar Director of Energy Efficiency Programme Office, National Environmental Agency Since 2001, Mr Ananda Ram Bhaskar has been the Head of the Energy Efficiency Programme Office at the National Environment Agency (NEA). Prior to that, Mr Bhaskar was Senior Engineer (Planning and Development) at the Tuas South Incineration Plant development project. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Diplom-Ingenieur Produktionstechnik, Hochschule fr Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg.

Ass. Prof. Tong Yen Wah Associate Professor at National University of Singapore Tong Yen Wah is an Associate Professor at National University of Singapore (NUS), under the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He is also a member of the American Chemical Society and American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Prof Tong Yen Wah currently heads a team of researchers in the field of Algae Oil research.
Panel 2
Social, Economic and Political impacts of Sustainable Energy Development in Southeast Asia Today more than ever, there is a complexity and an urgency to address energy and environment issues. The need for urgency in our actions, often leads to difficult economic and political choices. This panel would examine the effect of sustainable energy development efforts on the South East Asian society. The complexities of achieving the right balance by creating appropriate policies and how to tackle that policy change will also be the focus. Moderator
Ms. Bhavani Prakash Founder of www.GreenCollarAsia.com Ms. Bhavani Prakash, is an environmental activist based in Singapore. She has a Masters in Financial Economics from University of London and a Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India. She is also a speaker, trainer and writer, and has given talks and conducted workshops on Sustainability and various environmental issues.
Speakers
Mr. Daniel Tay Managing Director of Sunlabob Singapore Daniel Tay, started his town planning career with the Singapore government agency, Jurong Town Corporation as a strategic planner focusing on industrial policy and land intensification strategies. Subsequently, Daniel was based in Tokyo for 7 years, working on Overseas Development Assistance programs funded by the Japanese government, such as Japan Platform (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Japan Post and Japan International Cooperation Agency in Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In the course of work, Daniel has garnered both planning experience and additional masters degree in Environmental Management from National University of Singapore as well as Urban Design (School of Architecture) and at Harvard (Green Buildings).

Ms. Victoria Burrows Building Performance Manager of the Green Asia Group Victoria Burrows, is a manager at The GreenAsia Group in July 2011. She brings cutting edge knowledge and case studies to the region, along with her skills in developing business plans for clients, energy and carbon management strategies and advising on energy efficient building design to Southeast Asia. As a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Accredited Professional, she is qualified to provide comprehensive design advice for a range of building types. Victoria has been involved in delivering training courses and toolbox talks to major clients and contractors to ensure the importance of reducing environmental impact is understood at all levels. Ms. Melissa Low Energy Analyst at Energy Studies Institute Melissa Low joined the Energy Studies Institute in September 2010. Before joining ESI, Melissa was part of a 12-member youth delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) 15 talks in Copenhagen in December of 2009 and worked for local Not-for-Profit Organization ECO Singapore to raise awareness about climate change and environmental stewardship in Singapore. Outside of ESI, Melissa currently serves as Singapore Coordinator to a Not-for-Profit organization called Global Sunrise , working to bring renewable energy to communities and schools in Sierra Leone.
Venue
University Town Auditorium and Conference Rooms (3nd Storey), National University of Singapore
1 Create Way, CREATE Tower Level 1 Singapore 138602
Feedback
A feedback form was given to participants. Almost all participants enjoyed the summit and learn a lot from it. The key result is shown below. 1. Is the content of the conference relevant and informative? Yes 38 No 0 2. What is the overall experience in AYES2012? Fantastic 18 Good, but have some rooms for improvement 20 Have a lot of rooms for improvement 0 Terrible 0 Some written feedback was as followed. "Just want to say a big thank you to you and your team for the weekend. Not only for how superb it was but how welcoming you all were. We learnt a huge amount and gained so much. We can't stress how brilliant and insightful the event was. We could never have pulled off something so well. Many thanks again." - Alexander Cook Thanks for giving us such an amazing time with AYES 2012! Huge love from Indonesia! :) Visarah Hanny Game is complicated but exciting. Speakers made me think a lot
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Energy Carta Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012

Reshaping Sustainability in Asia

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Changing the Game Southeast Asia

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report Day 2

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Panels and Speakers

Keynote Speech Mr. Dorjee Sun CEO of Carbon Conservation

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

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Official Youth Partner

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012 Event Report

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