Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Jakarta Post | Road Still Long to Indonesian Nuclear Power, Experts Say

Media Coverage12 December 2023184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia has decided to move ahead with plans to develop nuclear power some six decades after launching its first research reactor in Bandung, West Java, but experts believe safely deploying nuclear technology in the country will take a lot of time. Read more on Jakarta Post.

CNBC | The Important Role of ESG in Energy Transition and Renewable Energy Development

Media Coverage12 December 2023351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has become a pressing need for various industrial sectors. This is because ESG is a fundamental pillar in a framework that aims to identify non-financial risks and opportunities in a company's routine. The application of ESG seeks to balance the profit orientation of the business with social and…

Kontan | The Target of Renewable Energy Mix in 2025 is Threatened to be Missed

Media Coverage12 December 2023168Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) sees that the slow progress in developing renewable energy in Indonesia in recent years may affect achieving the 23% renewable energy mix target by 2025. Read more on Kontan.

Tirto | Uncovering the Causes of Low Carbon Trading in Indonesia

Media Coverage11 December 2023174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia's carbon trading initiative is yet to gain momentum. Despite its launch by President Joko Widodo on September 26, 2023, the total trading value on the Indonesian carbon exchange has only reached Rp30.7 billion. The trading volume so far has been 490,716 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) until November 30, 2023. Additionally, 71.95 percent…

Kata Data | Electric Vehicle Target Predicted Unachievable, Incentives Still Small

Media Coverage11 December 2023182Views 0Likes 0Comments

The target of using 15 million electric vehicles by 2050 is predicted not to be achieved. Incentives for electric vehicles are considered still small so that it does not attract people to use electric vehicles. Read more on Kata Data.

Kontan | Here’s The Description of the Cirebon 1 CFPP Transaction will be Completed in the First Semester of 2024

Media Coverage8 December 2023153Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Cirebon 1 Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP) will have its operational life shortened by seven years, and it is now expected to operate only until December 2035 instead of July 2042. The project has secured funding commitments from the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) scheme, and the transaction is expected to be finalized in the…

Jakarta Post | Indonesia’s Call for Support in COP28 shows ‘No New’ Commitment

Media Coverage8 December 2023127Views 0Likes 0Comments

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s call for more support from rich countries for their developing counterparts in tackling the climate crisis has left environmentalists unimpressed, who criticize the speech for “giving nothing new” despite global putting pressure on countries to do more to avoid the worst impacts of the crisis. Read more on Jakarta Post.

Towards an Energy Transition in South Sumatra

Blog7 December 2023183Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, December 6, 2023 - South Sumatra, also known as Sumsel, is a province in Indonesia that has immense economic potential. To promote sustainable economic growth, shifting towards renewable energy sources is crucial. This transition not only benefits the environment but also positively impacts the financial sector in South Sumatra. Marlistya Citraningrum, Sustainable Energy Access…

National and Regional Low-Emission Transportation Policy Roadmap

Press Release5 December 2023446Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2023 - A significant reduction in emissions from the transportation sector is a strategy to achieve zero emission by 2050 per the Paris Agreement, or net zero emission (NZE) by 2060, as the Government of Indonesia targets. To turn this commitment into an actionable strategy, developing a comprehensive roadmap for decarbonizing the…

Indonesia’s Emission Reduction Ambition Needs to Increase

Press Release5 December 2023433Views 0Likes 2Comments

Jakarta, December 4, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) hopes the United Nations Climate Summit (Conference of the Parties, COP-28) will strengthen the commitment of all countries, including Indonesia, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. According to the results of the Global Stocktake, the promise and realization of emission reductions are…

Kompas | The Inevitability of Oil and Gas Companies in the Midst of the Climate Change Regime

Media Coverage4 December 2023148Views 0Likes 0Comments

The day before the opening of the 28th Climate Change Conference or COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thursday (30/11/2023), a press release circulated regarding the resignation of the current President of COP28 this, Sultan Al Jaber, from the position of Chief Executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the UAE's national oil company. Read…

Koran Jakarta | Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Diplomacy

Media Coverage4 December 2023186Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Indonesian government needs to intensify climate diplomacy in various international forums because the threat of climate change is increasingly real. As an illustration, Antarctica and Greenland are currently melting three times faster than in the early 1990s, potentially causing climate chaos in the future. Read more on Koran Jakarta.