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Just Energy Transition: Corporate Responsibility for Post Mining Environment and Economic Recovery

Blog, Event Coverage31 January 202410Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 24 January 2024 - Energy has become our primary need. Therefore, transitioning from fossil to renewables will impact the livelihood of every community. Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes in an inclusive and just energy transition for Indonesia, that will involve every single community in the process. Coal and mining industry had been…

Smelters are not the Ultimate Objective of Downstream Activities

Blog26 January 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 26, 2024- Downstreaming has recently become a hot topic of discussion. This topic is strengthened along with the the presidential and vice-presidential candidates' emphasis on the downstream agenda. According to the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), downstreaming refers to the process of converting raw materials into finished goods. Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of the Institute…

Lack of Encouragement for Energy Transition Acceleration from the Three Candidates during the Vice Presidential Debate

Blog26 January 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 23, 2024 - The second vice presidential candidate debate, on Sunday (21/1/2024), raised the issue of sustainable development, natural resources, environment, energy, food, agriculture, indigenous peoples, and villages, drawing public attention. Various attack games and mutual insinuations marred the debate. The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and panelist of the…

Reaching the Target of 23% Renewable Energy Mix by 2025

Blog16 January 202412Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 16, 2024 - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reported that the realization of the new and renewable energy mix (NRE) was around 13.1% in 2023, up only 0.8% from the realization in 2022 of around 12.30%. The slow growth of NRE in Indonesia is in line with the ongoing fossil…

Exploring Ocean Energy: An Alternative to Net Zero Emission

Blog22 December 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 21, 2023 - The Center for Marine Geological Survey and Mapping (BBSPGL) of the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has conducted a survey and mapping of potential marine energy that can be utilized as electrical energy. As per their findings, 17 water points in Indonesia have been identified…

Strengthening the Government’s Commitment in Mitigating Climate Change

Blog22 December 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 December 2023 - The Indonesian government continues to improve in terms of strengthening its commitment to climate change mitigation. Since starting to aggressively commit to climate mitigation in 2021, the Indonesian Government has continued to carry out follow-up actions through various assessments of funding commitments and creating decarbonization roadmaps in each sector. Nurcahyanto,…

Scrutinizing Climate Commitments After COP 28

Blog21 December 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 20, 2023 - The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded on Wednesday (13/12/2023) afternoon, with several agreements, including a call to move away from the use of fossil fuels and a commitment to triple global renewable energy capacity. The…

Spurring the Electric Vehicle Battery Industry Sustainability

Blog21 December 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 19, 2023 - In recent years, energy transition has become a significant focus in various countries, including Indonesia. President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) has been promoting the shift from conventional energy sources to renewable energy. One of the strategic steps emphasized is the development of electric vehicles. This support is realized through various incentives,…

Exchanging Insights on Local Solar Manufacturer in Indonesia and Viet Nam

Blog14 December 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ha Noi, 14 December 2023 - The Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam hosted its annual event : Technology and Energy Forum 2023, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Project Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia in Viet Nam.In recent years, Viet Nam has witnessed remarkable development…

Preparing for the Energy Transition in South Sumatra for Youth

Blog14 December 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, 5 December 2023 - The increasing intensity of hydrometeorological disasters in the last decade indicates that climate change is currently underway. Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, said that the earth is entering an era of global boiling , where July 2023 was recorded as the hottest day in history.…

Comprehensive Action for Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Blog12 December 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 12 December 2023 - The energy transition journey in Indonesia in 2023 is entering a consolidation phase, which means that a number of policies that emerged in the 2020-2023 period need to be synchronized so that their implementation can accelerate steps towards one big goal, namely limiting the increase in earth's temperature to level…

Towards an Energy Transition in South Sumatra

Blog7 December 20235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, December 6, 2023 - South Sumatra, also known as Sumsel, is a province in Indonesia that has immense economic potential. To promote sustainable economic growth, shifting towards renewable energy sources is crucial. This transition not only benefits the environment but also positively impacts the financial sector in South Sumatra. Marlistya Citraningrum, Sustainable Energy Access…