Aligning Geopolitical Priorities and Climate Risks for a Sustainable Future

Jakarta, September 19, 2024 - The climate crisis has become one of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Rising global temperatures are affecting almost every aspect of human life, from increasing global temperatures and melting polar ice caps to rising sea levels. These conditions have the potential to cause ecosystem destruction, infrastructure damage,…

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Energy Data Recording as a Key Catalyst to Achieve Industrial Decarbonization

Surakarta, September 18, 2024 - As the climate crisis becomes increasingly real, the transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is essential as a decarbonization step. Several strategies can be implemented, such as electrification, utilization of renewable energy, hydrogen development, and energy efficiency improvements. This was highlighted by Farid Wijaya, Senior Analyst at the Institute…

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Southeast Asia’s Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition and Achieve NZE 2050

Jakarta, September 18, 2024—Southeast Asia is predicted to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2050. This projected increase in economic growth will coincide with rising energy demand. Therefore, accelerating the transition to renewable energy and implementing energy efficiency in the region will ensure economic growth in line with significant emission reductions.    The Institute for…

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The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

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…

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Urgency and Acceleration of Renewable Energy through Joint Utilization of Electricity Network (Power Wheeling)

Background Power wheeling is a mechanism that allows the owner of a power plant to deliver electricity to consumers using an existing transmission network owned by another party. In the context of Indonesia's electricity market, PLN as the owner of the electricity network is the main stakeholder in the application of this mechanism, apart from…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2024

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…

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IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

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