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Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

Blog11 October 2024122Views 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…

The Energy Transition for the People

Blog9 October 2024207Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 2021, energy transition in Indonesia has gained traction, with the pledge to reach net zero emission by 2060 or sooner signalling the starting point. The target is set 10 years earlier than previously set 2070 target in the first release of Long Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR),…

All About the Just Transition

Blog7 October 2024122Views 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,…

Energy Transition as an Option that Provides Long-term Economic Benefits

Blog30 September 2024145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia, as a developing country with the fourth-largest population in the world, continues to strive to maintain its economic growth at 6-7% in order to become a developed nation . To achieve the goal of Indonesia Emas 2045, the eighth elected president, Prabowo Subianto, has even promised to boost economic growth up…

Measuring Indonesia’s Financial Policy Support for Energy Transition

Blog27 September 2024161Views 0Likes 0Comments

New York, September 24, 2024 - The energy transition has become a crucial global agenda as an effort to mitigate climate change and prevent the world from greater climate change impacts if the 1.5-degree temperature increase limit (Paris Agreement) is exceeded. Indonesia as a signatory to the Paris Agreement has set this commitment through Law…

Power Wheeling in the EBET Bill: Renewable Energy Opportunity or Liberalization Threat?

Blog17 September 2024206Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 17 September 2024 - The scheme of utilizing a shared transmission network or power wheeling that is included in the discussion of the New and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET) has drawn pros and cons. The government proposes that this scheme be included in the EBET Bill to accelerate renewable energy development in Indonesia. However,…

The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Blog17 September 2024135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 17, 2024—The energy transition provides economic benefits and creates positive environmental and social impacts. The energy transition process is not only about technology transition but also about inclusivity and sustainability. For this reason, it is time for individuals to make comprehensive and equitable changes. Agus P Tampubolon, Project Manager of Clean, Affordable and…

Lack of Renewable Energy Ambition in the KEN RPP

Blog5 September 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 September 2024 - The progress of harmonization of the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on the National Energy Policy (KEN) has now reached the final stage, awaiting approval from the House of Representatives to be ratified. Although intensive discussions have been taking place since 2023, including through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Commission VII…

Discovering the Meanings of Carbon Tax, and What is Covered by Carbon Tax?

Blog30 August 2024161Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - As the climate crisis becomes more apparent, the Government of Indonesia is committed to reducing emissions to contribute to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner. One of these commitments is the implementation of a carbon tax. Carbon tax is a tax imposed on any product or goods…

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Fossil Energy, New Energy and Renewable Energy, What’s the Difference?

Blog29 August 2024143Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2024 - Energy plays an important role in everyday life. Without energy, humans cannot carry out various activities, such as turning on lights, cooking, driving vehicles, and many more. Based on t he Great Indonesian Dictionary" or "Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia" (KBBI), energy is the ability to do work, for example…

Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa

Decarbonization Efforts amidst Climate Crisis

Blog27 August 2024156Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 27 August 2024 - In the midst of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, Indonesia faces major challenges in decarbonizing, particularly in relation to its dependence on fossil energy and existing energy infrastructure. To achieve rapid and large-scale decarbonization, Indonesia needs to overcome various structural challenges. This was revealed by the Executive Director of the…

EBET Bill, Basis for Realizing Renewable Energy

Blog22 August 2024228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2024 - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has just been inaugurated by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to replace Arifin Tasrif on Monday (19/8/2024). After officially taking office as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil immediately asked his staff to accelerate the completion of the New Energy and Renewable…