Decarbonizing urban areas is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable regions. This can be achieved through the Paris Agreement, which aims to reach zero carbon emission targets.
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According to the Climate Transparency 2022 report, direct and indirect emissions from the urban building sector accounted for 4.6 percent and 24.5 percent of total energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2021, respectively.
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Jakarta, April 2 2024 - Urban areas are centers of carbon-intensive activities. High population, dense buildings and intensive energy use contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Transparency 2022 noted that direct and indirect emissions from the building sector in Indonesia accounted for 4.6 per cent and 24.5 per cent of total energy-related carbon dioxide…
Jakarta, March 28, 2024 - Nusa Penida, a beautiful island in the southeast of Bali, Indonesia, is undergoing extensive transformation to adopt renewable energy sources. With its stunning natural beauty, Nusa Penida will transform into an island that relies entirely on renewable energy sources. Given the challenges posed by global climate change, it is crucial…
Renewable energy in the world will grow rapidly throughout 2023 as 473 gigawatts are added to the electricity generation sector or the highest addition in a year in history.
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The government is encouraging dedieselization in regional areas by increasing the use of power plants sourced from green energy. Most recently, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) completed the construction and revitalization of a Mini Hydro Power Plant (PLTM) with a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW) in Oksibil District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua…
Indonesia's recent lowering of its renewable energy targets highlights Southeast Asia's decarbonization challenges, with inflation and financing concerns growing across the region, from Malaysia to Vietnam.
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The transition from fossil energy to low-emission energy is non-negotiable. It's not about following global trends, but about the earth and its life in the future. However, the question arises when Indonesia can really rely on renewable energy? Because, even though we are blessed with abundant renewable energy potential, access is not easy and the price…
The Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa
Jakarta, March 20, 2024 - Indonesia's iron and steel industry is experiencing consumption growth. Data from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs shows that in 2022, the average steel consumption was 15.62 million tons annually. This number exceeds the average steel production of around 12.46 million tons annually. Meanwhile,…
Indonesia in the geopolitical landscape is often called ‘underestimated’, but in the past few years it is back on the map. In the year 2022, when Indonesia was holding the G20 presidency, news coverage on Indonesia increased significantly – including on its energy transition priority.
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