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Kavita Gandhi, Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore, advocates for ASEAN to form a sovereign energy bloc to enhance internal markets and shield against external volatility. In addressing the region’s fragmented energy market, she emphasizes the necessity of consensus among member countries to build a unified strategy. Gandhi highlights the importance of leveraging each nation's strengths in renewable resources and stresses that a cohesive energy approach is vital for achieving national climate goals while ensuring energy security and affordability.