On December 16, 2022, representatives from MEM-Cambodia, MEMR-Indonesia, MEM-Laos, SEDA-Malaysia, ME-Thailand, ACE and the MRC attended the seminar on Policies, Standards, and Sustainable Development Prospects for Hydropower Development in ASEAN, introducing the development and sustainability of hydropower in their respective countries, as well as exchanging on issues of concern. They shared the same opinion that sustainable development of hydropower plays a crucial role in promoting regional energy transformation and sustainable development. It should be integrated as an important part of the energy plan of each country. The event jointly held by China and the Cambodian presidency is in line with the urgent needs of ASEAN. The attending representatives also conducted in-depth discussions on key issues related to biodiversity conservation, construction cycle, small hydropower development, and sustainable development of Lower Sesan II Hydropower Dam.