The 15th Annual Clean Energy Task Force meeting, hosted by the Okinawa Prefectural Government, served as a platform for international cooperation on clean energy innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. Key stakeholders from Japan and the United States, including the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and various other organizations, came together to discuss strategies for achieving carbon neutrality and promoting clean energy solutions. The meeting included updates on initiatives such as the U.S. Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Okinawa's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality for thermal power plants. Participants also received a demonstration of hydrogen fueling facilities for power plants and vehicles. The collaborative efforts highlighted a shared goal between Japan and the U.S. to accelerate the clean energy transition through initiatives like the Japan Climate Transition Bond, which aims to promote energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources like green hydrogen and ammonia. By sharing best practices and working on complementary clean energy supply chains, both Japan and Hawai'i aim to make significant progress in their energy transition objectives. The commitment to a high-level dialogue between the two countries reflects a positive outlook on advancing energy transition progress and improving industrial competitiveness through innovative clean energy solutions.