Surabaya Towards a Sustainable City

Surabaya, 16 April 2025 - Surabaya City, East Java, has officially started the implementation of decarbonization of the building sector through the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project. The project is funded by the German Government and is part of the Indonesia-Germany bilateral cooperation that has started since 2023 and will last until 2028.…

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75 Years of Indonesia-China Relations: Promoting New Partnership to Accelerate Energy Transition and Green Growth

Jakarta, April 17, 2025 - Indonesia and China have just celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations. Official diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China have been established since April 13, 1950 and continue to this day in terms of trade, infrastructure development, energy, and socio-culture. Until 2022, China has been Indonesia's largest trading partner for 10…

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Webinar and Study Launch: “Accelerating Renewables Investment in Indonesia: Shared use of the Transmission Network”

Background Indonesia’s energy transition is entering a pivotal phase, with the government targeting 75 GW of additional renewable capacity by 2040 as part of its broader commitment to phasing out coal and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. However, corporate investment in renewable energy is still constrained by limited procurement mechanisms and geographical mismatches between industrial…

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IESR Initiates Community to Accelerate Indonesia’s Green Hydrogen Development

Jakarta, March 27, 2025 - Utilizing green hydrogen will help Indonesia achieve its net zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner through its use in the electricity, industrial and transportation sectors. Green hydrogen production will accelerate the development of renewable energy generation and support mitigation strategies in user sectors where emissions are difficult to…

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Public Webinar: Is ASEAN Ready to Advance Its Regional Cross-Border Electricity Initiative?

Background Electricity coverage varies greatly across Southeast Asia, with some nations, such as Singapore and Brunei, having 100% coverage and others, such as Myanmar, having only 66% coverage. Electricity coverage, like in many other countries, helps to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and raise public living standards. However, enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia presents…

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Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…

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