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Looking at the Integration of Corporate Environmental Management Performance Assessment in Sustainable Taxonomy

Blog26 April 202410Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 25, 2024- Indonesia's sustainable development requires economic activities that consider environmental and social aspects. To support this, the Government of Indonesia, through the Financial Services Authority (OJK), transformed the Indonesian Green Taxonomy Edition 1.0 into the Taxonomy for Indonesian Sustainable Finance (TKBI) in February 2024. TKBI classifies economic activities that balance economic, environmental,…

Making the Global Stocktaking Process More Relevant to Southeast Asia

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Jakarta, 25 April 2024 - Global efforts to halt climate change by reducing emissions are entering a phase of global consolidation. Since 2023, the Independent Global Stocktake (iGST), a consortium of civil society actors gathered to support the first Global Stocktake in order to assess the progress of the Paris Agreement (2015). In a webinar…

Facing the Escalation of the Iran-Israel Conflict: Challenges and Solutions for Indonesia’s Energy Stability

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Jakarta, April 24, 2024 - The escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel has created tensions that could destabilize the global economy, including in Indonesia. The significant issues of concern are likely supply disruptions and an increase in oil prices, particularly since the Strait of Hormuz in Iran is a crucial trade route for…

Engaging More People in the Emission Reduction Effort

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Jakarta, 22 April 2024 - Energy transition has gained traction and momentum in the past years. Countries have pledged to reduce emissions as well as accelerate their energy transition agenda to keep the global temperature rise on the 1.5-degree Celsius level. Indonesia pledged to achieve net zero emissions status in 2060 or earlier. This commitment…

Carefully Designing Indonesia’s Energy Policy Framework

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Jakarta, March 28, 2024 - The National Energy Council (DEN) plans to adjust the renewable energy mix target. Currently in the draft Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN), DEN plans to reduce the national renewable energy mix target to 17-19 percent by 2025. Previously, the renewable energy mix target was 23 percent by…

Nusa Penida: From Natural Beauty to Energy Independence

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Jakarta, March 28, 2024 - Nusa Penida, a beautiful island in the southeast of Bali, Indonesia, is undergoing extensive transformation to adopt renewable energy sources. With its stunning natural beauty, Nusa Penida will transform into an island that relies entirely on renewable energy sources. Given the challenges posed by global climate change, it is crucial…

GEN-B: Mangroves Showcase Determination to Reduce Personal Emissions

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Jakarta, March 27, 2024- A procession of individuals in moss green attire filled the streets around Gambir, Central Jakarta. Their attire bore the insignia of Generasi Energi Bersih (GEN-B) or Clean Energy Generation, and some carried placards encouraging onlookers to curb their personal emissions. With youthful faces, approximately 350 individuals gathered to address emissions contributing…

Renewable Energy Must Reign Supreme in Southeast Asia

Blog27 March 202411Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 27, 2024-Southeast Asia is a world's fifth-largest economy region in 2022. However, this economic growth comes with a concerning projection: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the region are expected to soar by 60 percent by 2050. Curbing these emissions is pivotal for global efforts to combat climate change. Unfortunately, current endeavors to promote…

Reviewing Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Investment Needs

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Jakarta, March 8th, 2024 - Indonesia's energy transition commitment officially began three years ago when the State Electricity Company (PLN) issued the 2021-2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) which targets increasing renewable energy capacity as one of the prerequisites for achieving net zero Indonesia's emissions in 2060, specifically the electricity sector in 2050. During the…

Fighting for Just Energy Transition in Indonesia, Colombia, and South Africa

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Jakarta, February 29, 2024 - The aspect of justice in energy transition is closely tied to community involvement in the process, particularly in preparing communities in coal-producing areas. Civil society organizations, as entities that closely engage with both the community and the government, play a significant role in urging the government to adopt participatory policies…

Between Low Renewable Energy Target and High Economic Growth Ambitions

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Jakarta, 20 February 2024 - Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses the steps taken by the National Energy Council (DEN) to adjust the renewable energy mix target in the Draft of Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN) from the original 23 percent to 17-19 percent 2030…

Indonesia Towards the Green Hydrogen Era

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Bogor, February 6, 2024 - In facing the increasingly urgent challenge of climate change, one of the crucial steps that must be taken is to accelerate investment in clean energy technologies. One of the most prominent recent innovations is the development of green hydrogen. Based on data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources…