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.
Cities are among the major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) in Indonesia. The emission comes from human activities which consume energy and produce waste. The two sectors that produce high emissions are transportation and the built environment (building construction and operations). Here are some numbers to illustrate how big the emissions from those sectors can…
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,…
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…
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…
Indonesia, as a developing country with the fourth-largest population in the world, continues to strive to maintain its economic growth at 6-7% in order to become a developed nation . To achieve the goal of Indonesia Emas 2045, the eighth elected president, Prabowo Subianto, has even promised to boost economic growth up…
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…
Jakarta, September 26, 2024 - The Indonesian government issued the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 103 of 2023 on October 13, 2023. PMK No.103/2023 aims to provide fiscal support through a funding and financing framework to accelerate the energy transition in the electricity sector.
Based on the Climate Policy Implementation Check 2024 assessment conducted…
Makassar, September 22, 2024 - As Indonesia is currently facing the pressing challenges of climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. The Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) in Sultan Hasanuddin University hosted their annual Student Innovation Competition in Climate, Energy, and Sustainability (SICLUS) with this year's theme, "Visioning a City…
Jakarta, September 18, 2024 - ASEAN is a forum for inter-governmental cooperation that carries various priority issues. In Laos' chairmanship in 2024, the issue of energy transition is still one of the priority issues that ASEAN has raised again. Decarbonization of the energy sector, as a low-hanging fruit sector, has the potential to provide a…
Jakarta, September 17, 2024—The energy transition provides economic benefits and creates positive environmental and social impacts. The energy transition process is not only about technology transition but also about inclusivity and sustainability. For this reason, it is time for individuals to make comprehensive and equitable changes.
Agus P Tampubolon, Project Manager of Clean, Affordable and…
The Governments of Indonesia and Germany have been engaged in a fruitful collaboration in the energy sector for over 30 years, encompassing technical and financial assistance across various renewable energy initiatives. The cooperation stretches across topics of renewable energy upscaling, transmission grid extension, green jobs and skills development as well as inclusive dialogues with civil…