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Emissions Reduction as a Prime Foundation for Becoming a Developed Country

Event Coverage29 July 2025209Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Dissemination of the Study: Building a Domestic Solar Module Industry Ecosystem

24 July 2025180Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Offline Registration Background The Indonesian government has made energy transition a key policy priority, including by making it one of the priority issues conveyed by President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Furthermore, the government has established a net-zero emissions (NZE) target policy by 2060,…

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

15 July 2025220Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event 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…

Central Java is Committed to Becoming Indonesia’s Center for Clean Energy and Green Industry.

Event Coverage4 July 2025103Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, June 26, 2025 – Central Java is solidifying its position as a pioneer in Indonesia's energy transition. With abundant renewable energy potential and a strong commitment from various stakeholders, the province is determined to become a center for clean energy development and green industry, while significantly contributing to the national Net Zero Emission (NZE)…

Webinar on Dispelling Doubts about the Energy Transition

17 June 2025197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background The energy transition to clean energy sources is a crucial part of Indonesia's efforts to meet global commitments in tackling climate change. Indonesia has ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, which targets the world to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of this century (around 2050). As a form of contribution, Indonesia has set a…

46th ASEAN Summit: Transformative Approach to Energy and Climate Transition Needed

Press Release2 June 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 2, 2025 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, which concluded on May 26, 2025, produced a long-term vision document titled ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future . In its chair’s statement, Malaysia highlighted the importance of strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), enhancing its financing mechanisms, and building expertise…

IESR Supports the Governor’s Flagship Program “Bali Mandiri Energi” through Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Plant Utilization

Press Release15 May 2025973Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 15, 2025 – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster today launched the Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Utilization to achieve Bali Energy Independence, one of his flagship programs. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes this initiative and sees it as a progressive step to encourage energy independence based on local resources while…

Encouraging the Future of NTT with Renewable Energy

Event Coverage8 May 2025739Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kupang, 6 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with its vast natural potential, is now moving towards a greener and more sustainable future. One of the biggest visions being developed by the government and various stakeholders is to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050. This is not just an aspiration, but a concrete…

IESR Pushes for Shared Use of the Transmission Network Through Legislative Hearing

Event Coverage6 May 2025293Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 5, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is advocating for the inclusion of Shared Use of the Transmission Network (PBJT) in the draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (RUU EBET) to support large-scale renewable energy utilization. As a concrete step, IESR held a hearing with Commission XII of…

Webinar on Trade War vs Climate War : Indonesian Industry Faces Two Challenges

2 May 2025580Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background In April 2025, US President Donald Trump reintroduced a reciprocal tariff policy through “Liberation Day Tariffs” that imposed a 10% base tariff on all imports, as well as additional tariffs of up to 54% for countries with a trade deficit against the US. Indonesia is included in the list of affected…

Public Webinar: Is ASEAN Ready to Advance Its Regional Cross-Border Electricity Initiative?

26 March 202524KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background Electricity coverage varies greatly across Southeast Asia, with some nations, such as Singapore and Brunei, having 100% coverage and others, such as Myanmar, having only 66% coverage. Electricity coverage, like in many other countries, helps to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and raise public living standards. However, enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia presents…

Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

Event Coverage24 March 2025630Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…