Utilization of Renewable Energy Becomes a Development Priority in Central Java

Semarang, November 28, 2025 – Central Java is at a critical juncture in its journey toward future energy. Amidst the constantly growing need for electricity, the province holds a vast opportunity to become a center for renewable energy development in Indonesia. Sodi Zakiy Muwafiq, a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst at the Institute for Essential…

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Brown to Green Conference: Unlocking Enabling Environments for Indonesia to Transition Beyond Coal

Replay Event DAY 1 DAY 2 Background Indonesia is currently at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable, and equitable energy system. The country’s heavy reliance on coal as its primary energy source has resulted in significant environmental and social impacts, posing major challenges to achieving its net-zero emissions…

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Progress on Emission Reduction in the Green Building Sector in Indonesia

Jakarta, November 17, 2025 - Various sectors in Indonesia continue to move towards a low-emission future, and one area currently receiving significant attention is green buildings. Amid the escalating climate crisis, energy conservation efforts are becoming increasingly urgent, leading the concept of green buildings to emerge as a strategic solution to reduce emissions in the…

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Community Involvement as a Guarantee of a Just Transition in Coal-Producing Regions

Jakarta, November 13, 2025 – Although coal remains dominant and supports the economies of coal-producing countries like Indonesia, strengthening global climate commitments and decarbonization plans in destination countries for Indonesian coal exports, such as China, need to be anticipated.   Arief Rosadi, Climate and Energy Diplomacy Program Manager at the Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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Reflection of the 47th ASEAN Summit: Current Conditions and the Role of Civil Society in Achieving ASEAN Vision 2045

Jakarta, November 6, 2025 – The UN Emission Gap Report 2025 states that, with current climate commitments from all countries worldwide, global warming is still on track to lead to a temperature rise of 2.2–2.5 degrees by 2100. Southeast Asia, as one of the fastest-growing economic regions, is also the region most impacted by the…

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Webinar The State of Economic Transformation in Coal-Producing Regions: Lessons from East Asia and Southeast Asia Region

Background Indonesia’s coal-producing regions—such as East Kalimantan and South Sumatra—have long relied on fossil fuel extraction as a major source of income and employment. However, as global and national commitments to carbon neutrality accelerate, these regions face the dual challenge of sustaining economic growth while phasing-down coal dependence. A just and inclusive economic transformation is…

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