Upgrading fuel quality to Euro IV has the potential to save up to Rp550 billion in health costs every year in Jakarta

Press Release19 November 2024871Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, November 19, 2024 - The transportation sector is one of the main contributors to air pollution in Indonesia due to the use of low-quality fuel oil (BBM). To improve air quality, the government needs to tighten the quality of fuel sold in Indonesia. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a think tank on…

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Empowering Renewable Energy in Bali Island

Blog14 November 2024157Views0Likes0Comments
Baku, November 12, 2024 - Small islands are highly vulnerable to climate change risks. Therefore, energy transformation and climate change mitigation initiatives from the island region are important. Bali Island is an interesting case study for renewable energy initiatives. The Bali Provincial Government plans to achieve Net-Zero Emission (NZE) by 2045. This target is fifteen…

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Report Launch and Discussion: Impact Analysis of Fuel Quality Standard Tightening Policy on Environmental, Health, and Economic Aspects

14 November 202492Views0Likes0Comments
Replay Streaming Background Indonesia is undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, and due to the increase in motor vehicles urban areas are now facing serious air pollution problems. The main contributors to this problem are motor vehicle emissions (32 - 41% in the wet season and 42 - 57% in the dry season), coal-fired power…

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Renewable Energy Development Needs to be Accompanied by Energy Transition Strategy to Prevent Global Temperature Rise of 1.5 degrees

Press Release14 November 2024113Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, November 14, 2024 - The Indonesian government plans to build 100 Gigawatts (GW) of power plants with 75 percent of capacity from renewable energy until 2040, which requires an investment of USD 235 billion or Rp3,710 trillion (exchange rate of Rp15,790.62/USD).  The Head of the Indonesian Delegation presented this plan to the…

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Promoting the Value of Carbon Economy as the Future of Sustainability Instrument

Event Coverage12 November 202494Views0Likes0Comments
Semarang, November 11, 2024 - The Value of Carbon Economy (NEK) policy is an important instrument in dealing with the climate crisis, both in the context of mitigation and adaptation. With this policy, the government and related parties can more effectively strengthen carbon emission reduction initiatives needed to reduce the rate of climate change. NEK…

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Public Discussion on Indonesia’s Climate Responsibility: Examining the SNDC Target and the Path to 1.5 Degrees Celsius Compatibility

11 November 202472Views0Likes0Comments
Background COP 28 produced one of the most important decisions regarding the first Global Stocktake (GST-1), which states that the policies and actions carried out by countries in the world are still unable to hold back the increase in average global temperature by 1.5 degrees Celsius - in line with the Paris Agreement. According to…

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IETD 2024: Nine Recommendations for Accelerating a Just and Orderly Energy Transition

Press Release7 November 2024235Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 6 November 2024 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) have summarized the discussions from the Indonesia Energy Transition Forum (IETD) 2024 into a set of recommendations for accelerating an equitable energy transition, directed at the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration. ICEF and IESR emphasized…

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Indonesia Needs to Immediately Establish an Early Retirement of Coal-fired Power Plants Roadmap

Press Release6 November 2024143Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, November 6, 2024 - Indonesia must promptly establish a roadmap for the early retirement of coal-fired power plants to provide a reference for identifying and developing solutions, anticipating risks, and fostering collaboration between government agencies and financial institutions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights that coal-fired power plants are significant contributors…

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Enhance Domestic Product Competitiveness through Industrial Decarbonization

Press Release5 November 202453Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, November 5, 2024 - Growing global commitments to climate change mitigation are raising sustainability standards in international trade. To keep domestic products competitive, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights the need for the government to expedite the transition to renewable energy and decarbonization in the industrial sector. The European Union is…

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