US-ASEAN 100: Accelerating Innovation, Trade & Green Growth

The US-ASEAN 100 initiative is a flagship transregional programme by the Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) designed to catalyse collaboration, sustainability, and equitable prosperity across the United States and ASEAN countries.

Our Mission

To connect 100 high-impact projects across 100 weeks, fostering a new era of green innovation, inclusive trade, and climate-resilient development that empowers communities and future-proofs economies.

Why US-ASEAN 100?

The future of global sustainability hinges on transformative partnerships. By bridging the innovation ecosystems of the US and ASEAN, this initiative aims to:

  • Champion climate-smart agriculture and regenerative food systems
  • Scale AgTech and green startups addressing local and global challenges
  • Advance carbon credit projects and natural capital frameworks
  • Develop inclusive digital trade infrastructures
  • Foster cross-border cooperation in policy, finance, and innovation

Who We Engage

We bring together a diverse ecosystem of partners, including:

  • Farmers & Cooperatives – to drive climate adaptation and food sovereignty
  • Innovators & AgTech Startups – to co-create practical, scalable solutions
  • Carbon Market Developers – to pioneer credible, community-first credit systems
  • ESG Investors & Donors – to accelerate green enterprise and climate finance
  • Policy & Trade Stakeholders – to shape progressive frameworks for sustainable trade

What We Do

US-ASEAN 100 is an action-oriented platform.

Our focus areas include:

  • Piloting sustainable projects with demonstrable environmental and social impact
  • Empowering smallholders and underserved communities through financial and digital inclusion
  • Integrating carbon and commodity trading systems for dual economic and climate gains
  • Hosting innovation exchanges and policy dialogues to shape enabling environments
  • Tracking progress through a collaborative learning and impact framework

Our Vision

A digitally connected and climate-resilient ecosystem where disadvantaged groups thrive, innovation drives impact, and trade becomes a vehicle for sustainability and inclusion.

Through US-ASEAN 100, we seek to reimagine partnerships — not just between countries, but between people, ideas, and systems — for a world where no one is left behind.

Join Us

Whether you’re an innovator, a policymaker, an investor, or a grassroots changemaker — US-ASEAN 100 welcomes your voice. Together, we can:

Co-design and implement projects
Share resources and best practices
Amplify local impact through global connections


Join our kickoff forums across the US and ASEAN in 2025

Let’s shape the future of green trade, digital innovation, and sustainable development — together

Coming Soon!

Contact: Bao Hoang, Ph.D

Dr Renuka Thakore