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Signed the Global Declaration to Phase Out Coal, Indonesia Needs to Prepare a Coal Transition Roadmap

Press Release5 November 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 05 November 2021- At the 26th World Leaders Summit on Climate Change or COP-26, Indonesia signed the Global Coal to Clean Power Transition declaration. On the same day, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, also stated that the government was reviewing the opportunity to early retire coal-fired power plants with a…

COP26: A “Soundless” Recital by Jokowi

Blog5 November 2021535Views 0Likes 0Comments

Many parties are waiting for President Joko Widodo's speech at COP26. Jokowi is expected to declare more ambitious commitments to reduce emissions and deal with climate change as well as to outline concrete steps towards net-zero emissions. Indonesia's strategic position as the leader of the G20 countries in 2022 should make Indonesia take one step…

COP 26, Indonesia Has No Ambitious Climate Action Breakthrough

Press Release3 November 2021689Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 03 November - President Joko Widodo at the 26th World Leaders Summit on Climate Change or COP-26 did not announce a firm statement about increasing Indonesia's climate ambitions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that the Indonesian government should be using this moment to lead and encourage the G20 countries to set…

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

Event Coverage3 November 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Event Coverage3 November 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Event Coverage1 November 2021570Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Climate Change: An all aspects of life crisis requires all parties participation

Event Coverage1 November 2021578Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 19 October 2021 - Two weeks before the Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 in Glasgow, climate issues are widely discussed in Indonesia, one of which is to raise public voices and provide input to the Indonesian government, which is planned to be attended by President Joko Widodo to increase Indonesia’s climate ambitions. Indonesia…

Anticipating rising emissions, Indonesia climate action is considered highly insufficient

Press Release28 October 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release25 October 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The G20 is Progressing yet far from the 1.5 degree Plan

Blog, Event Coverage21 October 2021843Views 0Likes 0Comments

2021 is marked as the year of the rebound of emission especially in the G20 countries as the economic and social activity is restarting. Previously, emission in the G20 recorded a decrease due to government regulation to overcome the Covid-19 outbreak. Although 14 G20 states have proposed net zero targets which covers around 61 percent…

Towards COP 26, Community Leaders Demand Climate Emergency Declaration

Press Release19 October 2021557Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release15 October 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…