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CASE IESR: Indonesia Needs to Encourage Stronger Commitment from ASEAN Countries to Reducing GHG Emissions in the Region

Press Release15 August 202319Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 August 2023 Holding the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 and possessing significant economic influence within the ASEAN region, Indonesia can foster a joint agreement among other ASEAN member countries to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Indonesia can mobilize support from other countries as…

The use of CCS needs careful consideration

Blog1 June 202228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Author : Aditya Perdana Putra Purnomo (Research team intern 2022) Editor: Pamela Simamora The use of fossil fuels since the beginning of the industrial revolution has been shown to increase anthropogenic 1 carbon dioxide emissions that are responsible for an upsurge in the earth's surface temperature by 1.07 °C from 1850 to 1990.The…

Fossil Energy Subsidies Hinder Energy Transition

Press Release12 November 202124Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 12 November- Despite the commitment to step up climate action and achieve the Paris Agreement target of keeping the earth's temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the G20 countries, including Indonesia, are still providing significant fossil energy subsidies. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views fossil energy subsidies as counterproductive to energy transitions and…