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Guiding an Inclusive Energy Transition in Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage16 October 2025171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Samarinda, October 15, 2025 - Synchronization among actors is the main key to encouraging a just energy transition, accompanied by strengthening human resource capacity. This capacity building is not limited to technical skills but also includes the ability to develop an entrepreneurial spirit. In this way, the energy transition can be realized equitably and provide…

Webinar Indonesia’s Draft SNDC 3.0

13 October 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background A total of 99 countries have submitted documents outlining their latest climate commitments, or Second Nationally Determined Contributions (SNDCs), ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil (UNFCCC, 2025). The Government of Indonesia is currently finalizing the preparation of its SNDC–a strategic document that will guide national climate policies for the 2031–2035 period (KLH, 2025).…

Civil Society Voices to Enhance the Legitimacy of UN Dialogue

Event Coverage3 October 202550Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bangkok, October 2, 2025 – The UNFCCC has established the Conference of the Parties (COP) as a forum for global climate negotiations, incorporating the concerns and aspirations of multiple stakeholders, from governments to communities and individuals affected by climate change. However, businesses, including fossil fuel companies, have also had a smooth path to participating…

Promoting Stronger Climate Ambition in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage2 October 2025217Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bangkok, October 1, 2025 – Southeast Asia is one of the region's most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis due to rising global temperatures. Countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam have already recorded an increase in hydrometeorological disasters, increasingly erratic weather patterns, and sea level rise. The continued dominance of fossil…

President’s Optimism for Faster NZE Achievement Should Be Reflected in National Emission Reduction Targets

Press Release24 September 2025782Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 24, 2025 - In his speech at the UN General Assembly (23/9/2025), Presiden Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. He even conveyed optimism that Indonesia could reach the NZE target much earlier. The President outlined several strategies to…

Road to IETD 2025 Seminar: IETD Goes to Campus Discussing Green Jobs: The Role of Youth for a Sustainable Future

24 September 2025708Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background In an era of climate change and increasing awareness of the importance of sustainability issues, green jobs are a strategic solution for a brighter future. Indonesia, as a country with abundant natural resources, has significant potential for developing green jobs, ranging from the use of renewable energy power plants, waste management, sustainable agriculture, and…

Energy Transition in Eastern Indonesia Requires Community-Based Solutions

Event Coverage18 September 2025328Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 16 September 2025 – Eastern Indonesia (KTI) holds vast renewable energy potential, with solar energy potential reaching 165.9 GW and wind energy reaching 167 GW (RUPTL 2025-2034). However, despite this potential, Eastern Indonesia faces several challenges in fully utilizing its renewable energy resources, including inadequate electricity infrastructure, financing issues, and difficult geographical conditions. …

Indonesia Solar Summit 2025: Integrating Economy and Energy Equity

Press Release12 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 11, 2025 - The impact of solar energy goes beyond providing access to electricity. It also fosters equity by enabling community participation in reducing emissions, driving the growth of new economies, and serving as a strategic solution to achieve climate goals. This vision underpins the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2025 (9/11/2025) in Jakarta,…

Indonesia’s Solar Industry Acceleration Strategy

Event Coverage12 September 2025314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 11, 2025 – Many parties are promoting the use of solar energy to achieve emissions reduction and economic growth targets. To achieve this economic advantage, Indonesia must ensure that, in addition to having a high installed capacity, it also must have a local solar module industry to meet solar panel needs domestically. …

Managing Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas and Coal Mining

Event Coverage2 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2025 - Methane is a dangerous greenhouse gas due to its impact on climate change. Therefore, better management of methane emissions can help slow the rate of climate change and reduce the negative impact on ecosystems and the global economy. Moshe Rizal, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Association of Oil and…

Learning from China’s Transformation Strategy

Event Coverage29 August 2025573Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 28, 2025 - Over the past five years, China has increasingly strengthened its commitment to the global energy transition agenda by developing renewable energy component industries such as solar and wind, as well as electric vehicles. This massive industrial growth is driven, among other things, by China's installed renewable energy capacity targets. In…

Tax Reform for Climate Financing in Asia

Event Coverage28 August 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 26 August 2025 - Global South countries currently need trillions of dollars to finance climate resilience projects and a just transition. The new UN Tax Convention is an opportunity to seek innovative financing through multinational collaborations, ensuring that wealthy individuals pay higher taxes fairly and aligning tax architectures with a country's climate targets. Arief…