Towards a human rights-based ASEAN approach to governing critical energy transition minerals
Abstract
There is an urgent need for a human rights-based approach to the governance of critical energy transition minerals (CETM) in Southeast Asia, as the region accelerates its clean energy transition. Using doctrinal and comparative case study methods, the article analyses international and African approaches, as well as the ASEAN governance framework that provides a foundation for a regional approach. While ASEAN lacks a human rights-based approach to CETM governance, the existing governance framework provides potential normative and institutional building blocks. The article recommends coordinated regional action to integrate human rights into CETM governance, a step that is intrinsic to a just and sustainable energy transition.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mining and Resource Management
Energy Law and Policy
Corporate Law and Human Rights
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 207–227
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN