Climate Transparency Report 2021: Real Climate Change Impacts, Indonesia Needs to Increase its Climate Action

Event Coverage3 November 2021197Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 28 October 2021 - A few days before COP 26 in Glasgow, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) launched the Climate Transparency Report, Country Profile of Indonesia 2021. In particular, this annual report on climate action by the G20 countries, highlights Indonesia's climate action. which includes adaptation, mitigation and financial mobilization to address…

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Mapping the Potential of Renewable Energy in Indonesia for a More Precise Energy Transition Planning

Event Coverage3 November 2021177Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, October 25, 2021 - In order to encourage the acceleration of renewable energy development, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) launched a study entitled “Beyond 443 GW: Indonesia's Infinite Renewables Energy Potentials”. This study contains data on mapping the technical potential of renewable energy in Indonesia using a Geographical Information System (GIS). Fabby…

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IESR: Beware of Emissions in the Energy Sector, Special Strategies Are Needed to Reduce Emissions

Event Coverage1 November 202180Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 21 October 2021 - In the 26th Conference of Parties to be held in Glasgow on 31 October - 10 November 2021, the Government of Indonesia carries four main agendas, namely NDC Implementation, Fulfillment/Completion of the Paris Rule Book, Long Term Strategy 2050, and Net-Zero Emission goal. On this occasion, Indonesia will highlight the…

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Anticipating rising emissions, Indonesia climate action is considered highly insufficient

Press Release28 October 2021141Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 28 Oktober 2021- Indonesia has updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document. However, Indonesia's target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 is assessed as “highly insufficient”. This shows that Indonesia's climate policies and actions are still leading to increased emissions. To be compatible with the Paris Agreement, Indonesia needs to set more ambitious…

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IESR Launches the Study of Renewable Energy Technical Potential Map Study in Indonesia

Press Release25 October 2021208Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, October 25, 2021 - A comprehensive renewable energy potential map needs to be prepared to support the energy transition towards utilizing 100 percent renewable energy and achieving zero emissions in Indonesia by 2050. Indonesia's renewable energy technical potential data still refers to the General National Energy Plan (RUEN) of 443.2 GW. This data has…

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Towards COP 26, Community Leaders Demand Climate Emergency Declaration

Press Release19 October 202174Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 19 October 2021- Indonesia has updated its climate commitments through its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 or sooner. Indonesia's commitment which is ten years behind the target of the Paris Agreement implies the government's unambitious efforts in responding to the climate crisis that threatens the lives of the…

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IESR: Renewable Energy Portion in “Green” RUPTL Could Be Bigger

Press Release15 October 202198Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 14 October 2021- Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) appreciates the government's commitment to making an energy transition towards decarbonization in 2060 or earlier by issuing the PLN 2021-2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan  (RUPTL), which has a larger portion of renewable energy generation. The government…

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Using Solar PV, Commercial and Industrial Sector Play a Strategic Role Reaching Target of 23% Renewable Energy

Press Release15 October 202182Views0Likes0Comments
Semarang, 6 October 2021- With the technical potential of solar energy reaching 193–670 gigawatt peak (GWp), and the potential for generation from solar power plants of around 285–959 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, the Central Java Provincial Government is earnestly encouraging the use of solar PV. Increasing consumer awareness of environmentally friendly products, the availability…

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Preventing Energy Crisis, Indonesia Needs to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development

Press Release15 October 202190Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 11 October 2021- The energy crisis in Europe is a lesson for many countries, especially Indonesia to maintain their energy security by reducing dependence on the fossil energy market, preparing prudently for the energy transition, and diversifying energy, especially for renewable energy.  William Derbyshire, Director, Economic Consulting Associates (ECA) UK explained that the UK's…

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