The government has set a target to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. One of the measures taken is to reduce the use of fossil energy, especially from coal-fired power plants.
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During a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo asked for support in developing renewable energy in Indonesia.
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Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, mentioned that Indonesia needs approximately US$1 trillion in funding to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. According to him, this funding is crucial and serves as the backbone for the energy transition in Indonesia.
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China once again hosted the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on October 17-18, 2023. China adopted the theme "High-Quality BRI Cooperation: for Joint Development and Prosperity" for this year's forum.
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The issue of the distribution of 3-kilogram LPG subsidies has resurfaced. This time, the issue is related to allegations of leakage in the distribution, causing the 3-kg LPG subsidy to not reach the intended target and being misused.
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Jakarta, October 20, 2023 - Indonesia, as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2023, has achieved significant progress in climate and energy transition issues, including the launch of ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (ATSF) Version 2 and the ASEAN Carbon Neutrality Strategy. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) appreciates…
Jakarta, October 20, 2023 - Climate change has become a significant global issue in the 21st century. Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) have become essential objectives. To achieve NZE, switching from fossil fuel-based energy sources like coal to clean and sustainable energy sources is crucial. Therefore, a necessary step…
Jakarta, October 18, 2023 - President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Summit of the Belt Road Forum (BRF) at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, emphasized that the synergy of the belt and road initiative (BRI) needs to be strengthened…
On 8-11 August 2023, Kompas Research and Development held an opinion poll regarding energy transition in Indonesia. When asked whether respondents were aware that the Indonesian Government was intensively carrying out energy transition activities from fossil to renewable energy, 65.7 percent answered that they did not know. However, when asked whether respondents knew about the issue of global warming which…
The Ministry of Industry aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the industrial sector by 2050, ten years faster than the previous target 2060. Several parties warned of the challenges of decarbonization efforts, particularly in the face of carbon exchanges.
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New renewable energy (EBT) power plants have the potential to enliven the country's carbon market. But what considerations should be taken before listing on the stock exchange?
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Tempo | Coal Power Plant Injections are Cheaper than Extending Life with CSS Technology, Say Experts
Program officer for the Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) project for Southeast Asia, Fadhil Ahmad Qamar, explains the cost of shutting down coal-fired power plants.
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