The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation.  Some strategic steps that…

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Government Needs to Boost Investment to Overcome Limited Budget for Energy Transition

Jakarta, February 14, 2025—According to Government Regulation No. 79/2014, Indonesia needs to achieve a renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by this year. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Outcomes 2024 report shows that the realization of this target is unlikely. One indicator is that investment in the new renewable energy and energy…

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Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa

Solutions to Bali’s Waste Crisis: Reducing Waste at the Source and Developing Waste Management Infrastructure

Bali, February 11, 2025 - Bali's waste management crisis requires immediate priority handling to prevent environmental, social, and economic impacts, which are detrimental to the Balinese people. This is one of the conclusions of the Bali Talks Waste Emergency Discussion organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), which is a member of the…

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Driving Clean Energy Transformation for a Sustainable Future

Semarang, February 6, 2025 – Central Java plays a crucial role in national economic development, with its rapidly growing industrial sector. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province contributed 8.24 percent  to the national economy in Q3 2024, with the manufacturing sector dominating Central Java’s economic structure at approximately 33.31 percent.…

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Faricha Hidayati, Koordinator Dekarbonisasi Industri dari Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR),

The Importance of Industrial Decarbonization to Improve the Competitiveness of SMEs in East Java

Surabaya, February 4, 2025—The industrial sector in East Java continues to grow and contribute significantly to the national economy. The contribution of East Java's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 14.37 percent, with the manufacturing sector growing by 5.49 percent in the third quarter of 2024, surpassing the…

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100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Jakarta, January 22, 2025 - The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that while the government has expressed enthusiasm for achieving energy independence and aiming for zero emissions before 2060, this commitment has not…

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Collaboration Towards Bali Net Zero Emission 2045: The Role of Students, Technology, and Renewable Energy

Bali, December 10, 2024 – As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, Bali is currently facing significant challenges associated with the intensifying climate crisis. Threats such as rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and increasing pressure on natural resources have underscored the urgent need for a transition to net-zero emissions, a goal outlined in…

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Green Building: A Genuine Solution for Sustainable Cities

Jakarta, December 11, 2024 - Green building is not just a futuristic concept, but also a genuine solution in driving the urban energy transition. By prioritizing energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy technologies, and sustainable construction practices, green buildings can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This was revealed by Malindo Wardana, Sustainable Energy Transition…

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