UK Mission to ASEAN

21/10/2026

Building stronger food safety systems through regional partnership! 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇱🤝🇮🇩

Last week, food safety specialists from Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) and Timor-Leste’s Inspection and Supervision Authority of Economic, Sanitary and Food Activity (AIFAESA) came together through the ASEAN–UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) grant programme for technical training focused on strengthening laboratory capacity.

By supporting peer-to-peer learning and the exchange of regional expertise, the UK is helping enhance oversight, strengthen , and support more resilient public health systems across ASEAN.

20/10/2026

The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF) will showcase key outputs from two initiatives under its energy transition pillar, supporting the ASEAN’s energy transition and industrial decarbonisation.

Taking place during Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 on 28-29 October 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, these events will bring together policymakers, industries, and energy experts to discuss practical solutions for energy transition and industrial decarbonisation.

Join the conversation in and find out how ASEAN-UK partnerships are advancing the region’s green transition.

20/10/2026

To better protect the health and well-being of people across Southeast Asia, ASEAN continues to strengthen regional health security through 20 new projects supported by the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP).

Covering areas from drug-resistant superbugs and emerging diseases to climate and health, as well as digital health systems, these initiatives reflect ASEAN-UK cooperation in supporting all ASEAN Member States to enhance prevention, preparedness, and response across the region.

Learn more about the selected ASEAN-UK HSP projects: asean-uk-hsp.org

20/10/2026

17/10/2026

Last week, UK Ambassador to ASEAN Helen Fazey joined regional partners at the ASEAN Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Conference in . Together with ASEAN-IPR, we reflected on the progress of the ASEAN-UK WPS Programme and our shared mission to strengthen women’s leadership and protection in peacebuilding.

This vital partnership continues to drive meaningful change on the ground, as demonstrated by the tangible results the programme has delivered so far:
📈 Supported 9 National Action Plans across 6 ASEAN Member States and updated 2 regional frameworks.
🤝 Hosted 100+ training sessions for over 1,600 participants.
🗣️ Facilitated 30+ cross-sector dialogues.
📚Produced 800+ advocacy and awareness outputs, with more than 6,000 users accessing its knowledge products.

A special shoutout to the British Embassy Manila for championing this agenda, including their vital support for the Philippines’ new WPS Centre of Excellence! 🇬🇧🇵🇭

Strong ASEAN-UK partnerships are key to a more inclusive, peaceful, and resilient region.

Photos by OPAPRU COMMS and UNDP PH.

15/10/2026

British International Investment (BII) is targeting a $1.6 billion commitment in climate finance to , building on five years of investment in the region.

Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economies have rising energy demand and clear decarbonisation ambitions. Mobilising private capital will be central to financing their transition to a renewables-based future.

Of the $1.6 billion to be invested over the next five years, about half will be capital from BII, with a similar amount mobilised from private investors.

British Climate Partners, which was founded to specifically invest in high growth, carbon intensive economies across Asia, will provide a route for a significant share of BII’s commitment.

This is the next chapter in BII’s long-term partnership with Southeast Asia.

Learn more here 👉 bii.co.uk/en/news-insight/news/bii-targets-1-6-billion-for-climate-finance-in-south-east-asia/

14/10/2026

A major highlight of the UK Ambassador to ASEAN’s recent trip to the was a visit to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in Los Baños, alongside a tour of the stunning Makiling Botanic Gardens, part of the ASEAN Heritage Parks network.

The visit underscored the immense practical value of Southeast Asia’s extraordinary natural environment. Preserving these healthy ecosystems is essential for mitigating climate change, driving community resilience, and safeguarding critical resources and regional livelihoods.

It also provided a valuable platform to explore how the and can further strengthen cooperation on nature based solutions. Through initiatives like the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund, we are working together to address the interconnected challenges of climate, biodiversity, and global health.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Jerome Montemayor and the ACB team for their warm hospitality, as well as to the partners driving the ALAM and EnCORE Wetlands projects for such engaging and insightful conversations.

13/10/2026

In this third episode of our ASEAN-UK Economic Series, explore how and the are working together to advance economic integration, promote sustainable and inclusive growth, and create new opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.

Watch how The ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme (EIP) is turning partnership into impact.

12/10/2026

UK Ambassador to ASEAN, Helen Fazey, It was in Manila last week for the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum ASEAN Energy Business Forum where she took part in the launches of the ASEAN Energy Transition and Investment Roadmap and the 9th ASEAN Energy Outlook, and joined a number of productive conversations with partners on the sidelines.

The week highlighted ASEAN’s growing momentum on the energy transition, and what matters now is turning ambition into implementation. Through the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and the ADB Regional Connectivity Fund, we are working with the ASEAN, ASEAN Centre for Energy, Member States, and other partners across the region to help turn that momentum into real projects and, ultimately, real progress.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the many thoughtful conversations over the week.

12/10/2026

What do you pack for one of the biggest meetings in global development?

Join British Ambassador to Thailand Nicola Pollitt as she unpacks the big conversations ahead at the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, from unlocking investment to building resilience.