Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Mitigate the Impact of the Energy Transition in Coal-Producing Regions with Economic Transformation

Press Release1 September 2023116Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 1, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environmental think tank based in Jakarta, Indonesia, released a report on the potential impact of the energy transition on coal-producing regions in Indonesia. This report, entitled Just Transition in Indonesia's Coal Producing Regions, Case Study Paser and Muara Enim,…

Go Greener: Central Java’s Efforts to Attract Sustainable Investment

Blog30 August 2023152Views 0Likes 0Comments

Magelang, August, 21-22 2023 - Central Java aims to attract green investment of up to IDR 65 trillion by 2023 (based on data from the Ministry of Investment /Investment Coordinating Board, BPKPM) to encourage sustainable economic growth and to achieve the target of net zero emissions (NZE). For that, green investment must prioritize environmental friendliness…

Advancing Strategies for Increased JETP Funding

Press Release29 August 2023139Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2023 - The comprehensive investment and policy plan (CIPP), which was initially scheduled for August 2023 to be the end of same year, is considered necessary by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) to refine the CIPP document to meet the agreed targets and formulate a robust cooperative effort for a…

Bali NZE 2045: Bali’s Commitment for Sustainable Electricity

Press Release28 August 2023158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, August 28, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform encourages and supports the commitment of the Provincial Government of Bali to achieving the Bali Net Zero Emissions 2045 initiative. As a crucial part of this initiative, the electricity sector in Bali is being decarbonized, which is a strategic step towards achieving Bali's carbon-neutral…

IESR: Indonesia Must Lead ASEAN Member Countries to Collaborate Towards the Development of Solar Energy in Southeast Asia

Press Release24 August 2023133Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 24, 2023 - During the upcoming 41st ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in August 2023 and the 43rd ASEAN Summit in September 2023 , The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) hopes Indonesia, as the chair of ASEAN 2023, to use this opportunity to encourage ASEAN member countries to work together and…

Challenges and Opportunities: Encouraging Equal Access to Electricity in Indonesia

Event Coverage23 August 2023246Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with various geographical and demographic conditions, faces complex challenges in realizing equal access to electricity for all its residents. Despite significant progress in the energy sector over the past few years, the national electricity grid still needs to cover many remote and inland areas. In…

Reuters | Indonesia Delays Plan to Invest $20 bln in Energy Transition Funds

Media Coverage22 August 202388Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia has pushed back until later this year plans to announce investments from a fund of $20 billion pledged by rich countries and global lenders to help speed transition to cleaner energy sources, authorities said on Wednesday. Read more on Reuters.

CNN | Waiting for the Target Scenario Coal-Fired Power Plants in 2050

Media Coverage22 August 202376Views 0Likes 0Comments

During the Hannover Messe Industrial Exhibition in Germany in April 2023, President Joko Widodo committed in front of a large audience. He promised that all power plants in Indonesia would be replaced with ones fueled by renewable energy by 2050. Read more on CNN.

Electrification Ratio Doesn’t Address the Reliability of Electricity Quality in Indonesia

Press Release22 August 2023196Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - The electrification ratio in Indonesia is recorded to have reached 99.63 percent, and the ratio of electrified villages reached 99.79 percent at the end of 2022, based on the 2022 Performance Achievement report and the 2023 Work Plan of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Subsector. However, the Institute for…

Kata Data | Green Investment Will Create 1.6 Million Jobs in 2045

Media Coverage21 August 202393Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of National Development Planning estimates that green investment will create 1.66 million jobs annually in 2045. Read more on Kata Data.

Handling Air Pollution in Jakarta: The Role of Coal Power Plants Intervention Towards Early Retirement

Event Coverage21 August 2023180Views 0Likes 0Comments

Air pollution remains a problem in various regions. Although awareness of air pollution has increased, the urgency to find a solution has yet to become a priority. The impact is significant for everyone, including children as the most vulnerable group. Co-founder of Nafas, Piotr Jakubowski, explained air pollution is significantly higher in the dry season…

Indonesia Needs to Increase its Efforts to Transition Towards Green Economy to Achieve NZE

Press Release18 August 2023179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 18 August 2023 - The President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Joko Widodo (Jokowi), in his state address for the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, which also served as an introduction to the 2024 state budget bill and 2024 financial note stated that the 2024 state budget is directed toward accelerating economic transformation that…

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