Big Idea Forum, Industrial Decarbonization

Industrial Decarbonization: Seizing Future Industrial Opportunities

Jakarta, July 2025 – The industrial sector is a driving force behind Indonesia's economic growth. However, behind the economic growth reflected in GDP growth, there are greenhouse gas emissions resulting from high-energy-intensive industrial activities. Transforming the industrial sector toward a low-carbon industry is imperative.   Apit Priya Nugraha, Head of the Ministry of Industry's Green…

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Emissions Reduction as a Prime Foundation for Becoming a Developed Country

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…

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Urban Areas on Java Island Are the Highest Contributors to Individual Carbon Emissions

Jakarta, July 23, 2025 – Human activities are the primary contributors to the increase in atmospheric carbon emissions. These emissions are driving the climate crisis, leading to a rise in hydrometeorological disasters. 2024 was a record-breaking year with the hottest average temperature, reaching 1.47 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial average temperatures. The Institute for Essential Services…

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Opportunities to Reduce Green Hydrogen Production Costs in Indonesia

Jakarta, July 18, 2025 - The Indonesian government launched the National Hydrogen Strategy (SHN) in 2023 and the National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap in 2025 as part of its efforts to promote hydrogen development, including green hydrogen. To support these initiatives, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) established the Indonesian Green Hydrogen Community (KH2I)…

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Sustainable Mobility: An Absolute Necessity for Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector

Jakarta, July 14, 2025 - Human mobility is a consequence of a constantly evolving and growing economy. To meet the needs of each individual, various alternative land transportation modes are developing, especially in large cities like Jakarta and its agglomeration areas. The transportation sector in Indonesia consumes 40% of the nation's fuel. Road and land…

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Realizing a Low-Emission and Sustainable Transportation Strategy for a Progressive Indonesia by 2045

Jakarta, July 14, 2025 - The Prabowo-Gibran government is being urged to develop a low-emission and sustainable mobility strategy to realize its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045 and achieving net-zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 or earlier. Without coordinated policies and planning, Indonesia is certain to face a surge in GHG emissions and…

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

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)…

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