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Decarbonization Starts with Accurate Data and Information

Jakarta, December 16, 2024 - Information is an important element in policy making that focuses on energy demand management, efficiency, and conservation. On the energy demand side, accurate and relevant data such as historical energy consumption, data trends, usage evaluation, and opportunity and risk analysis, play a crucial role in supporting data-driven decision making. This…

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. …

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

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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…

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

Press Release16 December 2024256Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

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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 202486Views 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: Status and Progress of Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Event Coverage6 December 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The progress of Indonesia's energy transition throughout 2024 has stalled. The government's move to revise the National Energy Policy has actually lowered the target for achieving renewable energy from 23% to 17-19 percent in 2025. Indonesia's energy transition status has not moved from the consolidation stage. Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director…

Civil Society Notes for COP29

Event Coverage5 December 2024127Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 3, 2024 - Global climate action needs to be consolidated and monitored from time to time to ensure that emission reduction targets and funding mobilization are achieved. Global forums such as the Conference of the Parties (COP) are one of the multilateral forums that can encourage the implementation of coherent global climate policies.…

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

Press Release4 December 2024300Views 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 2024392Views 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…

Driving Future Solutions for Green Mobility

Event Coverage25 November 202449Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 25, 2024 - Over the past year, Jakarta's air quality has been in the spotlight, especially with the spike in pollution that has a major impact on public health. Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, mentioned that air pollution is a “silent killer” that contributes to many…

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

Press Release21 November 2024243Views 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…