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Anticipating and Overcoming Pollution with the Implementation of Euro IV Standard Fuel

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Jakarta, December 17, 2024 - The government needs to anticipate the peak of pollution in various cities in Indonesia, especially Jabodetabek, which tends to occur in June to August each year, which coincides with the peak of the dry season. One way is to encourage the improvement of Indonesia's fuel quality to Euro IV standards. …

MoU Signing with BRIGC: IESR Fosters China and Indonesia Cooperation for Climate Goal and Energy Transition

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IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa (left) and BRIGC Secretary General Ciu Dandan (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, witnessed by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Beijing, China, December 13, 2024- Strengthening Indonesia’s climate ambitions and accelerating the energy transition require close international collaboration, including with China…

Kiara’s Trail Movie Launch: Driving Climate Change and Energy Transition Issues

Press Release13 December 202441Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 13, 2024 - The Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project has officially launched the short film “Jejak Kiara” . The film is the third part of a sequel about a woman named Kiara, which aims to educate and raise public awareness about the importance of an inclusive…

Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Press Release12 December 202468Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Press Release6 December 2024375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…

After COP-29: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Policy and Financing for Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 2024290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 3, 2024 - The 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP-29), originally expected to be a “Climate Finance” COP to support developing countries in climate mitigation and adaptation, produced decisions that did not meet expectations. Developed countries only agreed to mobilize USD 300 billion per year in climate finance by 2035,…

Energy Transition in the Electricity Sector to Support Energy Independence in Remote Areas

Press Release28 November 2024377Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta 22 November 2024 - The Journey to achieve Indonesia’s energy independence and security could be supported through utilization of renewable energy as one of the sources of electricity supply. Through President Prabowo's directives mentioned during his Inauguration Speech (20/10/2024), Indonesia will focus on renewable energy management to achieve energy independence and security in accordance…

Encouraging Concrete Steps for NZE Commitment Before 2050 and Ending Coal Power Plant 2040

Press Release21 November 2024235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 21, 2024 - President Prabowo Subianto told the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday (19/11/2024) that Indonesia is optimistic about achieving a net zero carbon target before 2050 to reduce global temperature. He revealed that with abundant resources, Indonesia plans to stop the operation of coal-fired power plants (CFPP) in…

Upgrading fuel quality to Euro IV has the potential to save up to Rp550 billion in health costs every year in Jakarta

Press Release19 November 2024747Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 19, 2024 - The transportation sector is one of the main contributors to air pollution in Indonesia due to the use of low-quality fuel oil (BBM). To improve air quality, the government needs to tighten the quality of fuel sold in Indonesia. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a think tank on…

Meeting Green Product Needs Through Industrial Decarbonization

Press Release15 November 202475Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 15, 2024 - The global commitment to limit the Earth's temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius has driven the trend of energy transition and emission reduction activities in various sectors, including the industrial sector. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the government to implement a green industry system as a key…

Renewable Energy Development Needs to be Accompanied by Energy Transition Strategy to Prevent Global Temperature Rise of 1.5 degrees

Press Release14 November 2024109Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 14, 2024 - The Indonesian government plans to build 100 Gigawatts (GW) of power plants with 75 percent of capacity from renewable energy until 2040, which requires an investment of USD 235 billion or Rp3,710 trillion (exchange rate of Rp15,790.62/USD). The Head of the Indonesian Delegation presented this plan to the…

President Prabowo’s China Visit Expected to Strengthen Indonesia-China Green Economy Cooperation and Energy Transition

Press Release8 November 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 8,2024 - President Prabowo Subianto made his first state visit to Beijing, China, on November 8-10, 2024, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) sees this visit as an opportunity to strengthen South-South cooperation to promote green economic development, climate action and energy transition amid global…