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Research Report Launching “Individual Carbon Footprint Patterns Based on Demographic Profiles in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Areas on Java Island”

Background The climate crisis we face today is the result of accumulated greenhouse gas emissions from various sectors, including everyday individual activities. According to the IPCC report, to limit global warming to below 1.5°C, global emissions need to be reduced by 43% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Individual contributions become increasingly important in this…

Maximizing Indonesia’s Strategic Role in BRICS for a Green Energy Future

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Jakarta, July 11, 2025 - President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, attended the first day of the 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday (July 6). President Prabowo's presence marked a historic moment, marking Indonesia's first participation as a full member of BRICS. This involvement aligns with Indonesia's long…

Advancing Indonesia-China Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy

Press Release10 June 2025785Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beijing, June 10, 2025 – Commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that the strategic cooperation between the two countries should focus on accelerating energy transition, developing a green economy, and addressing global climate challenges. This was conveyed during the High-Level Dialogue: Advancing Indonesia–China…

Industrial Decarbonization Can Drive 8 Percent Economic Growth

Event Coverage28 May 2025366Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 26, 2025 – The Indonesian government is targeting gradual economic growth of 8% by 2029, placing the industrial sector as the main driver of this growth. However, global challenges such as protectionist policies and the climate crisis present obstacles that cannot be ignored. In response, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) held…

Encouraging the Role of Empowered Youth for Sustainable Energy

Event Coverage5 May 2025312Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, May 3, 2025 - Central Java, as a province rich in natural resources, culture, and human potential, faces major challenges in dealing with the climate crisis. Phenomena such as rising sea levels that erode the northern coast and extreme weather patterns that disrupt farmers' harvests increasingly show the real impact of climate change. These…

Learning from International Energy Decentralization Practices

Event Coverage25 April 2025178Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 22, 2025 - A decentralized energy system is a model for energy provision that is considered to have a more participatory approach because it takes into account the involvement of local communities and utilizes energy sources available locally. Lessons learned from the development of energy decentralization projects on a global scale were one…

Dialog Regional Promoting Decentralized Energy Access in Southeast Asia

New Opportunities from Energy Decentralization in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage25 April 2025397Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 22, 2025 - Southeast Asia is witnessing significant economic growth that has resulted in a drastic increase in energy demand. With its geographical conditions consisting of an archipelago, a decentralized energy generation system is a necessity to ensure a reliable and quality energy supply for all communities. Southeast Asia is currently still dominated…

Building Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Manufacturing Supply Chain

Event Coverage28 March 2025901Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 25, 2025 - The existence of a domestic supply chain for renewable energy components is believed to be able to cut production costs and increase the competitiveness of Indonesia's renewable energy. However, until now Indonesia still does not have a capable manufacturing supply chain. Several things are still challenges in the development of…

IESR Initiates Community to Accelerate Indonesia’s Green Hydrogen Development

Press Release27 March 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 27, 2025 - Utilizing green hydrogen will help Indonesia achieve its net zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner through its use in the electricity, industrial and transportation sectors. Green hydrogen production will accelerate the development of renewable energy generation and support mitigation strategies in user sectors where emissions are difficult to…

Development of Renewable Energy Manufacturing Industry Has Economic Potential of IDR 8,824 Trillion by 2060

Press Release26 March 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 25, 2025 - The National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) published at the end of 2024 targets that of the 444 GW of energy generation capacity by 2060, 73.6 percent (326 GW) will come from new and renewable energy sources. Solar, wind and battery energy contribute around 109 GW, 74 GW and 34 GW…

Compiling Energy Transition Stories Across Indonesia

Event Coverage26 March 2025337Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 21, 2025 - Civil society is one of the pillars of public policy advocacy strength. Collaboration between civil society organizations will have a stronger impact in influencing public opinion. Therefore, having a similar narrative message is important so that public opinion on one issue is unified and comprehensive. The Institute for Essential Services…

Our Story : From Climate Awareness to Energy Transition

Blog20 January 2025320Views 0Likes 0Comments

It starts with a breath— the kind you take before a long walk, or when you’re standing on the edge of something too big to name. We are born into stories, told how the world spins on its own, how the sky will always be blue, and the ground will always hold us steady. But…