Central Java’s Commitment to a Low-Emission Industry

Jakarta, September 15, 2025 - The industrial sector is one of the main drivers of Indonesia's economy and the third-largest contributor to emissions after power generation and transportation. In 2024, industrial emissions in Indonesia reached 452 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Amid global market trends demanding low-carbon products and services, Indonesia’s industrial sector must…

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Energy Transition in Eastern Indonesia Requires Community-Based Solutions

Jakarta, 16 September 2025 – Eastern Indonesia (KTI) holds vast renewable energy potential, with solar energy potential reaching 165.9 GW and wind energy reaching 167 GW (RUPTL 2025-2034). However, despite this potential, Eastern Indonesia faces several challenges in fully utilizing its renewable energy resources, including inadequate electricity infrastructure, financing issues, and difficult geographical conditions.  …

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The Potential of Green Hydrogen for Decarbonization

Jakarta, September 12, 2025 – In addition to its emission reduction targets outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Indonesia, through President Prabowo Subianto's vision, also aims for energy security and independence. To achieve this, comprehensive decarbonization of all emission-producing sectors is essential.   The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that the widespread…

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White Paper Launch: ‘Realizing a Sustainable Business Future through Empowering Green MSMEs’

Background White Paper Launch: 'Realizing a Sustainable Business Future through Empowering Green MSMEs' Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indonesian economy, contributing more than 60% to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and absorbing up to 97% of the workforce. The presence of MSMEs throughout the country makes them a key…

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Webinar ‘Accelerating Cement Decarbonization in Indonesia Toward 2050 Learning from India and China’

Background Industrial decarbonization is a crucial factor in achieving net zero emission for Indonesia, especially as the Ministry of Industry has signaled a sectoral net zero-amin by 2050, a decade earlier than the national NZE in 2060. This target faces challenges as industrial sector still contribute to 20% of the total GHG emission, with 64%…

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Promoting Energy Management Practices in Government Buildings

Jakarta, August 28, 2025 - Implementing energy management in government buildings is essential to advancing energy conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, understanding and expertise in applying energy management practices among civil servants remain limited. To address this, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), through the Sustainable Energy Transition Indonesia (SETI) project, organized…

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