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Three Reasons Indonesia’s SNDC Must Be Ambitious

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Jakarta, October 22, 2025 - As the Conference of Parties (COP) 30 approaches, 99 signatories to the Paris Agreement have submitted Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) documents as a commitment to reducing GHG emissions and curbing global warming. Indonesia is currently in the process of drafting its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC). Indonesia's SNDC document…

Building a Sustainable Future in Coal-Producing Regions

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Samarinda, October 17, 2025 - In several regions such as East Kalimantan, green economic development is starting to show positive impacts on regional growth. The Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) has increased in line with energy transition initiatives and the involvement of the community in sustainable projects. This kind of model can serve as an…

Energy Transition Needs to Be Accelerated to Respond to the Climate Crisis

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Jakarta, October 13, 2025 - The energy transition is a necessity if Indonesia is to achieve sustainable growth. This was stated by Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in the program The Big Idea Forum and Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2025, supported by IESR, which…

Achieving a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Indonesia

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Jakarta, October 13, 2025 - A just and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia is a crucial step to ensure that the transformation to clean energy sources not only reduces environmental impacts but also addresses the social and economic needs of the community, especially the vulnerable. By exploring the abundant potential of renewable energy sources, such…

IETD 2025: Three Key Recommendations for Achieving an Impactful Energy Transition

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Jakarta, October 8, 2025 - Indonesia has developed a roadmap for its electricity sector energy transition to achieve the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, as stipulated in Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2025. The push to develop an energy transition roadmap was also echoed by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the…

Energy Transition as a New Engine of Economic Growth

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Jakarta, October 6, 2025 – President Prabowo’s ambition to achieve 8% economic growth and realize the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision can be pursued through accelerated energy transition. In addition to fulfilling Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, keeping global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, the transition also opens opportunities for investment and…

Civil Society Voices to Enhance the Legitimacy of UN Dialogue

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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

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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…

Building a Regional Voice: Southeast Asia Energy Transition Collaborative Network (SETC) Formally Introduced in Bangkok Climate Action Week

Press Release30 September 2025295Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bangkok, 30 September 2025 – Southeast Asia has entered a decisive decade for building reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems which also help to ensure long-term energy security. As countries strive to cut emissions while sustaining growth, one lesson stands out: no nation can move fast enough alone. The region remains heavily dependent on fossil…

The Role of Renewable Energy Investment in Economic Growth

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Jakarta, September 29, 2025 – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed his confidence that Indonesia can achieve 8% economic growth, in line with President Prabowo's vision and mission. Responding to this optimism, Fabby Tumiwa, CEO of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), emphasized that Indonesia needs to invest significantly in the renewable…

Learning from China’s Transformation Strategy

Event Coverage29 August 2025580Views 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

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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…