A just energy transition requires more than investments in green technology—it also means ensuring that women and marginalized communities have access to financing, opportunities, and a meaningful role in decisions that affect their lives.

At the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2026, a dialogue co-organized by Oxfam Pilipinas and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) brought together government, development finance institutions, and civil society to discuss how gender-responsive financing can help address barriers and ensure that the shift to renewable energy benefits everyone.