Japan is taking the lead in coordinating with Southeast Asian countries and Australia to reduce carbon emissions in the region, which heavily relies on fossil fuels. The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) will focus on promoting hydrogen and ammonia fuel to cut carbon emissions. Cabinet-level officials from the 11-member AZEC will convene in Indonesia to address key sectors like electricity, transportation, and industry. The agreement will include a 10-year roadmap and guidelines for transitioning to green technologies. Efforts in the electricity sector will target decarbonizing thermal power generation, while the transport sector will focus on creating supply chains for sustainable aviation fuel and biofuels. Additionally, the industrial component aims to shift industrial parks to renewable energy sources and implement energy-saving technology. By reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain, AZEC members aim to enhance their competitive advantage on the global stage. The initiative also involves knowledge sharing on emissions trading frameworks. Proposed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, AZEC currently has participation from nine ASEAN countries, Japan, and Australia. An AZEC leaders' summit is scheduled for October in Laos.