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Meeting Green Product Needs Through Industrial Decarbonization

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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…

Empowering Renewable Energy in Bali Island

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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…

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

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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…

Webinar: Green Industry Growth Trends and Green Lifestyle Perceptions of Indonesian Consumers

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Replay Event Background The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has created a multi-sector strategy to support the achievement of the Net Zero Emission target by 2060 or sooner. Through the Enhanced NDC document, Indonesia is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 31.89 percent with its own efforts and 43.2 with international assistance by 2030.…

Public Discussion on Indonesia’s Climate Responsibility: Examining the SNDC Target and the Path to 1.5 Degrees Celsius Compatibility

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Background COP 28 produced one of the most important decisions regarding the first Global Stocktake (GST-1), which states that the policies and actions carried out by countries in the world are still unable to hold back the increase in average global temperature by 1.5 degrees Celsius - in line with the Paris Agreement. According to…

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

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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…

Exploring the Potential of Indonesia-China Energy Sector Cooperation

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Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - Indonesia is still experiencing a number of challenges in carrying out the energy transition. Investment and technology transfer are two key things that have not been resolved in Indonesia's energy transition process. It is recorded that Indonesia has never exceeded the renewable energy investment target during 2018 - 2023. To…

KONTAN | Climate Change Issue Expected to be Included in 2024 Regional Election Debate Material

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The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has sent an official letter to the General Election Commission (KPU) and Regional Election Commissions (KPUD) in 7 provinces in Indonesia on Tuesday (8/10/2024). Read more on Kontan.

All About the Just Transition

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The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

1 October 2024116Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable energy solution that addresses the expanding population, rapid industrialization, and increasing energy demands. Innovative…

Strategy to Preserve Mangrove Forest by Establishing Ecotourism Area

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Cirebon, September 28, 2024- RW 09 Kesunean Selatan has a mangrove forest area of 7.5 hectares, which can serve as a natural fortress that protects the area from flooding and tidal floods. However, the area continues to shrink due to other pressures, such as clearing paths to the sea, cutting down trees, and expanding settlements…

Measuring Indonesia’s Financial Policy Support for Energy Transition

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New York, September 24, 2024 - The energy transition has become a crucial global agenda as an effort to mitigate climate change and prevent the world from greater climate change impacts if the 1.5-degree temperature increase limit (Paris Agreement) is exceeded. Indonesia as a signatory to the Paris Agreement has set this commitment through Law…