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ASEAN’s Opportunity to Lead Energy Transition Following US Withdrawal from the Global Climate Agenda

Event Coverage13 February 2026210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 12, 2026 – In January 2026, the United States (US) announced its intention to withdraw from climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This move follows the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in January 2025. This decision has…

Economic Transformation: The Key to Energy Transition for Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage12 February 202664Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 12, 2026 – South Sumatra's role as a national energy hub plays a vital part in the province's economic development. The contribution of the mineral and coal sector to South Sumatra's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) stood at 25.94 percent in 2024. This high level of dependency means the province must carefully prepare…

Global Industrial Decarbonization Progress Leaves Developing Countries Behind

Event Coverage30 January 2026363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 29 Januari 2026- A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows that despite increasing efforts to improve energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy, particularly in developed countries, global carbon dioxide emissions rose in 2024, reaching approximately 38 gigatons. Emissions from hard-to-abate industrial sectors also increased on average. Among the eight…

Maintaining the Vibrant Vibrance of Kampung Warna-Warni with Solar Energy

Event Coverage18 December 2025325Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 18, 2025 – Direct access to energy, especially renewable energy, determines a community's quality of life. Therefore, community involvement and increased knowledge about the use of renewable energy must be continuously carried out through various educational channels. Since 2021, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has been assisting the Kampung Warna-Warni Cililitan community…

Strengthening Collaboration to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Central Java

Event Coverage11 December 2025512Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kudus, 4 December 2025 — Central Java holds significant renewable energy potential, reaching approximately 197.96 GWp according to a study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). However, the utilization of this potential remains suboptimal. In 2024, the province’s renewable energy mix reached only 18.58 percent, still below the 21.32 percent target set for…

The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Event Coverage8 December 2025344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

Aligning Climate Commitments and Economic Growth

Event Coverage2 December 2025486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 26, 2025 – The UN Climate Summit, or Conference of Parties (COP) 30, is being held amidst global geopolitical uncertainty. As an archipelagic nation vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis, Indonesia has a vested interest in ensuring its emissions reduction agenda aligns with the 1.5°C trajectory of the Paris Agreement. …

Reflections and Recommendations on the COP30 Results

Event Coverage1 December 2025290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 28, 2025 – The Conference of Parties (COP30) held in Belem, Brazil, received mixed reactions, although many felt the COP30 results were disappointing. This did not reflect the current global urgency to immediately stem the increase in global warming and the role of the COP, which should strengthen global climate commitments. Arief…

Bali Solar Gathering: Enhancing the Rooftop Solar Ecosystem in Bali

Event Coverage1 December 2025296Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, 25 November 2025 – The high level of activity in Bali’s tourism sector makes electricity a fundamental need, especially with the increasing number of accommodation facilities, shopping centers, attractions, and growing mobility. Looking at trends over the past two years, which show that the largest electricity consumption, around 50%, comes from the business sector…

Utilization of Renewable Energy Becomes a Development Priority in Central Java

Event Coverage26 November 2025436Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, November 28, 2025 – Central Java is at a critical juncture in its journey toward future energy. Amidst the constantly growing need for electricity, the province holds a vast opportunity to become a center for renewable energy development in Indonesia. Sodi Zakiy Muwafiq, a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst at the Institute for Essential…

Moving Indonesia’s Energy Transition Needle

Event Coverage24 November 2025789Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 20, 2025 – Indonesia finds itself in a paradoxical situation: it possesses abundant renewable energy potential, yet its energy system is dominated by fossil fuel power plants. For nine consecutive years, Indonesia has failed to achieve its renewable energy expansion target. Meanwhile, fossil fuel capacity continues to grow. This has left Indonesia in…

Building a Sustainable and Globally Competitive Industry in Central Java

Event Coverage19 November 2025546Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, November 18, 2025 – Central Java Province is emerging as a new alternative industrial hub, following West Java and East Java. This economic growth is marked by the development of several industrial areas in Central Java, such as the Batang and Kendal integrated industrial areas. Garment, textile, furniture, and food and beverage factories also…