Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition to Boost Economic Growth to 8 Percent

Press Release10 October 2024211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 10, 2024—President-elect Prabowo Subianto targets economic growth to increase to 8 percent during his administration. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that accelerating the energy transition through renewable energy development can support the achievement of this target. The Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, said that accelerating the energy transition is…

All About the Just Transition

Blog7 October 2024591Views 0Likes 0Comments

The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

AMEM Needs to Prioritize Renewable Energy Development

Press Release5 October 2024222Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 5, 2024 - The results of the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Laos on Thursday (26/9/2024) reflect AMEM's half-hearted attitude towards energy transition in Southeast Asia, which encourages the development of renewable energy but still maintains the role of coal and gas in energy transition through the use of…

Strategy to Preserve Mangrove Forest by Establishing Ecotourism Area

Press Release30 September 2024253Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cirebon, September 28, 2024- RW 09 Kesunean Selatan has a mangrove forest area of 7.5 hectares, which can serve as a natural fortress that protects the area from flooding and tidal floods. However, the area continues to shrink due to other pressures, such as clearing paths to the sea, cutting down trees, and expanding settlements…

Deepening Indonesia-China Cooperation to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release24 September 2024257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 24, 2024 - Addressing the climate crisis requires international partnerships to accelerate Indonesia's energy transition to renewable energy. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights the need for Indonesia to actively create and seize opportunities for cooperation with countries that are rapidly advancing renewable energy, such as China, to share technology and…

Southeast Asia’s Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition and Achieve NZE 2050

Press Release19 September 2024234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 18, 2024—Southeast Asia is predicted to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2050. This projected increase in economic growth will coincide with rising energy demand. Therefore, accelerating the transition to renewable energy and implementing energy efficiency in the region will ensure economic growth in line with significant emission reductions. The Institute for…

The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Press Release14 September 2024242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

ISEW 2024: Advancing a Golden Indonesia through a Just Energy Transition

Press Release10 September 2024631Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 10, 2024 - Indonesia envisions becoming one of the world's largest economies by 2045, known as Golden Indonesia. To achieve developed nation status, the country requires sustainable high economic growth and a reduction in GHG emissions to reach net zero by 2060 or sooner. One of the efforts to achieve Golden Indonesia 2045…

Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Press Release9 September 2024284Views 0Likes 0Comments

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out. Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

Synergy and Mobilization of Support to Realize Nusa Penida 100 Percent Renewable Energy 2030

Press Release5 September 2024299Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government have committed to supporting the Bali Net-Zero Emission 2045 initiative in 2023. In 2024, they have started the Nusa Penida 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 initiative by finalizing an integrated roadmap to achieve the target. Synergy and…

IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Press Release30 August 2024247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

A Story from Shanxi: The Ambition to Master Renewable Energy Technology

Event Coverage28 August 2024277Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the solar-powered benches at LVG Zero Carbon. Taiyuan, China, August 1, 2024- In front of a building labeled "LVG Zero Carbon," rows of solar energy technology applications are displayed. These various applications, which are prototypes or models, represent the future tools that will help realize zero-carbon cities and homes in Shanxi, China. Solar-powered seating…