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Emissions Reduction as a Prime Foundation for Becoming a Developed Country

Event Coverage29 July 2025209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 26, 2025- “If Indonesia wants its economy to grow above six percent, then we must integrate emissions reduction efforts with the use of renewable energy. It’s as simple as that,” emphasized Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), at the seminar “Finding Balance Between Resilience and…

Joint Statement of the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2025

Press Release26 July 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Ahead of the COP-30 climate change negotiations in Brazil, we—the people of Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2025—call on Indonesia to strengthen its strategy and take concrete action to address the climate crisis, while leading global efforts to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C, as agreed in the Paris Agreement, ratified by Law No. 16 of 2016. Recently,…

Impact of the Indonesia-US Import Tariff Agreement

Blog18 July 2025989Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 17, 2025 - Indonesia received a 19% reciprocal tariff from the United States. This tariff was achieved after negotiations. The United States previously announced that Indonesia would be subject to a 32% tariff on its products exported to the United States. As part of the offer for this tariff reduction, the United States…

Energy Independence from Indonesia’s Islands

Event Coverage3 July 2025462Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 30, 2025 - PLN's 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) has set a target of adding 42.6 GW of renewable energy capacity and 10.3 energy storage systems. Along with the increase in renewable energy capacity, it is necessary to develop a transmission network that is able to accommodate and operate the energy system…

Understanding Carbon Markets in Pakistan and Indonesia

Event Coverage1 July 2025620Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 26 June 2025 - The Asian region faces a significant climate finance gap despite being a major contributor to global emissions. Based on data from the Indonesia Monetary Fund (IMF) 2024, the region needs around USD 1.1 trillion annually to meet climate change mitigation and adaptation targets. However, current investments have only reached around…

Study Launching Results of 100% Renewable Energy Based Island and Flexibility in Electric Power System

24 June 2025486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Streamking Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) report, the Indonesian government targets that by 2030, emission reduction in the energy sector will reach 358 million tons of CO2eq with its own efforts (CM1). In line with this goal, the Indonesian government is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emission in the energy…

Six leading Organisations Commit to Strengthen Climate Collaboration in Indonesia

Press Release18 June 2025442Views 0Likes 0Comments

Six leading organisations have formalised a strategic partnership at the Fifth Australia-Indonesia Energy Transition Policy Dialogue to accelerate the nation’s clean energy transition through collaborative research, policy support and institutional cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Jakarta by Climateworks Centre, Centre for Policy Development (CPD), Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), International…

Webinar on Dispelling Doubts about the Energy Transition

17 June 2025197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background The energy transition to clean energy sources is a crucial part of Indonesia's efforts to meet global commitments in tackling climate change. Indonesia has ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, which targets the world to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of this century (around 2050). As a form of contribution, Indonesia has set a…

China as Indonesia’s Strategic Renewable Energy Partner

Event Coverage16 June 2025526Views 0Likes 0Comments

Shanghai, June 13, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that as a leader in renewable energy technology, China has invaluable experience for Indonesia in its efforts to achieve its energy transition targets. IESR Executive Director, Fabby Tumiwa, stated that Indonesia can utilize China's expertise, especially in terms of investment, infrastructure capacity…

Advancing Indonesia-China Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy

Press Release10 June 2025983Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beijing, June 10, 2025 – Commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that the strategic cooperation between the two countries should focus on accelerating energy transition, developing a green economy, and addressing global climate challenges. This was conveyed during the High-Level Dialogue: Advancing Indonesia–China…

46th ASEAN Summit: Transformative Approach to Energy and Climate Transition Needed

Press Release2 June 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 2, 2025 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, which concluded on May 26, 2025, produced a long-term vision document titled ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future . In its chair’s statement, Malaysia highlighted the importance of strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), enhancing its financing mechanisms, and building expertise…

Harvesting Solar Energy at Bali’s Eastern Tip

Event Coverage29 May 2025310Views 0Likes 0Comments

Karangasem, May 22, 2025 – The sun hung fiercely overhead as the Jelajah Energi Bali (Bali Energy Exploration) delegations set foot in Kubu District on the fourth day of their journey. Kubu, located in Karangasem Regency at the easternmost tip of Bali, is known for its volcanic terrain and arid coastline. The soil…