Collaboration Towards Bali Net Zero Emission 2045: The Role of Students, Technology, and Renewable Energy

Bali, December 10, 2024 – As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, Bali is currently facing significant challenges associated with the intensifying climate crisis. Threats such as rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and increasing pressure on natural resources have underscored the urgent need for a transition to net-zero emissions, a goal outlined in…

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Green Economy: Central Java’s Strategic Steps towards a Sustainable Future

Semarang, November 22, 2024 - Transformation towards a green economy in Central Java is an important step to create sustainable and environmentally friendly development. As a province with great potential in the agriculture, industry and renewable energy sectors, Central Java has the opportunity to become a model for green economy transformation in Indonesia. This approach…

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Public Discussion: Exploring the Commitment of Regional Head Candidates in the Energy Transition in South Sumatra

South Sumatra, 22 November 2024 - South Sumatra Province is one of the five largest coal producing provinces in Indonesia, and continues to record significant production increases, with a target in 2024 to reach 131.28 million tons, up 24% from the previous year. With the urgency of the energy transition, the complexity of transforming energy…

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Empowering Renewable Energy in Bali Island

Baku, November 12, 2024 - Small islands are highly vulnerable to climate change risks. Therefore, energy transformation and climate change mitigation initiatives from the island region are important. Bali Island is an interesting case study for renewable energy initiatives. The Bali Provincial Government plans to achieve Net-Zero Emission (NZE) by 2045. This target is fifteen…

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Promoting the Value of Carbon Economy as the Future of Sustainability Instrument

Semarang, November 11, 2024 - The Value of Carbon Economy (NEK) policy is an important instrument in dealing with the climate crisis, both in the context of mitigation and adaptation. With this policy, the government and related parties can more effectively strengthen carbon emission reduction initiatives needed to reduce the rate of climate change. NEK…

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IETD 2024: Nine Recommendations for Accelerating a Just and Orderly Energy Transition

Jakarta, 6 November 2024 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) have summarized the discussions from the Indonesia Energy Transition Forum (IETD) 2024 into a set of recommendations for accelerating an equitable energy transition, directed at the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration. ICEF and IESR emphasized…

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Empowering the Narrative: A Synergetic Work for Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

Singapore, 23 October 2024 - In the field of energy transformation, the value of a captivating narrative cannot be overstated, as it helps clarify public sentiment, assist the government in formulating policies, and represent social attitudes about the debate on energy transition ( CASE Indonesia, 2023 ). Knowing the urgency and empowering narrative…

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The Bali Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions Highlights the Importance of a Grassroots Approach to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Bali

Ubud, October 27, 2024 - The Province of Bali, through the launch of the Bali Net Zero Emissions initiative in August 2023, has reinforced its commitment to becoming a leading province in achieving the net zero emissions target by 2045. This pledge reflects the Bali Governor’s Regulation No. 45 of 2019 on Bali Clean Energy…

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Encouraging the Implementation of Just Energy Transition in the Regions in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Palembang, October 23, 2024 - The inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday (20/10/2024) marks a shift in leadership to accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia. As a country committed to keeping the earth's temperature at 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages Indonesia to…

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