Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

Energy Transition Needs to Be Just and Orderly

Press Release4 November 2024359Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 4, 2024 - Ensuring a just energy transition is essential for achieving the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, while also advancing the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Moreover, accelerating a just energy transition will support Indonesia’s commitment made at the Conference of Parties (COP-28) to triple renewable energy capacity and…

Encouraging Innovative Solutions to Decarbonize Transportation from Jakarta to the Subnational Levels

Press Release2 November 2024582Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 1, 2024 - In 2021, the transportation sector was the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Indonesia. A study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2024 revealed that passenger vehicles accounted for 73.1 percent of the 150 million tons of carbon…

Five IESR Recommendations for Achieving Energy Independence through Energy Transition

Press Release31 October 2024572Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 31, 2024 - Indonesia’s challenging energy transition process demands national commitment and strong leadership to ensure it is fair for the people, supports human development, achieves energy self-sufficiency, and fosters high economic growth, as envisioned by President Prabowo. The next five years will be critical in determining whether Indonesia can successfully overcome the…

The Bali Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions Highlights the Importance of a Grassroots Approach to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Bali

Press Release28 October 2024615Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ubud, October 27, 2024 - The Province of Bali, through the launch of the Bali Net Zero Emissions initiative in August 2023, has reinforced its commitment to becoming a leading province in achieving the net zero emissions target by 2045. This pledge reflects the Bali Governor’s Regulation No. 45 of 2019 on Bali Clean Energy…

Encouraging the Implementation of Just Energy Transition in the Regions in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Press Release23 October 2024627Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, October 23, 2024 - The inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday (20/10/2024) marks a shift in leadership to accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia. As a country committed to keeping the earth's temperature at 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages Indonesia to…

Strengthening Indonesia-China South-South Cooperation for Energy Transition in Prabowo’s Government

Press Release22 October 2024510Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 22, 2024 - Indonesia has officially welcomed a new leader with the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, along with the formation of the cabinet on October 21, 2024. A series of tasks awaits the new government, particularly in accelerating Indonesia's energy transition. This effort aims to prevent…

Opportunities for Increased Adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Storage Systems in Indonesia

Press Release15 October 2024583Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 15, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environment think tank, has released two new studies on solar energy development and an assessment of energy storage systems in Indonesia. The Indonesia Solar Energy Outlook (ISEO) 2025 report highlights that solar energy growth in Indonesia has…

Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

Blog11 October 2024285Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cirebon, 28 September 2024 – Dozens of volunteers from various organizations gathered in neighborhood associations (RW) 09 Kesunean Selatan, Cirebon, to participate in a Waste Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting event aimed at promoting sustainable mangrove conservation. The event was organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Generasi Energi Bersih (GEN-B) Indonesia, GEN-B…

IESR Encourages Energy Transition Discussion in 2024 Regional Election Debate

Press Release11 October 2024375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 10, 2024—The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a think tank focused on energy, climate, and environmental issues, sent an official letter to the General Election Commission (KPU) and Regional Election Commissions (KPUD) in seven provinces in Indonesia on Tuesday (8/10/2024). The seven provinces have and will partner with IESR: Central Java, South…

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

Press Release10 October 2024333Views 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 20243KViews 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 2024385Views 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…