Energy Transition as a New Engine of Economic Growth

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…

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Civil Society Voices to Enhance the Legitimacy of UN Dialogue

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…

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Promoting Stronger Climate Ambition in Southeast Asia

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…

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

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…

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Realizing ASEAN Vision 2045: The Role of the Diplomatic Community in Advancing the Climate and Green Energy Agenda

Jakarta, August 20, 2025 - Southeast Asia now faces the dual challenge of maintaining high economic growth while responding to the increasingly visible impacts of climate change. Energy demand in the region is increasing by an average of 3–4 percent per year, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), while millions of people…

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Emissions Reduction as a Prime Foundation for Becoming a Developed Country

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…

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