Learning from Suzhou in Realizing Sustainable City Commitments

Suzhou, June 13, 2025 - Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, is one of the manufacturing centers with four main industries, namely electronics, equipment manufacturing, advanced materials and renewable energy. Continuing the series of 75 Years Indonesia–China Exchange Visit programs that took place from June 10-14, 2025, the Indonesian delegation led by the Institute for Essential…

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Regional Webinar Driving Decarbonization: Understanding Carbon Markets in the Asian Regions

Background Global temperatures are set to surpass the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, a limit established to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. However, global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) fall significantly short. By 2030, emissions are projected to be reduced by only 11%, far below the necessary goal of halving…

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Advancing Indonesia-China Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy

Beijing, June 10, 2025 – Commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that the strategic cooperation between the two countries should focus on accelerating energy transition, developing a green economy, and addressing global climate challenges. This was conveyed during the High-Level Dialogue: Advancing Indonesia–China…

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Webinar: Floating Solar Realizes Transition for Indonesia: Economics and Reliability of Floating Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Systems

Replay Streaming Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC), Indonesia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector by 358 million tons of CO2eq with its own efforts by 2030. In line with these efforts, at CoP26, the Indonesian government targeted the energy sector to achieve Net Zero Emission (NZE)…

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Navigating the Path Toward the East Nusa Tenggara Net-Zero Emissions Roadmap 2050

Kupang, 5 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is one of the regions in Indonesia with significant potential for developing renewable energy, such as solar, micro-hydro, and biomass energy. NTT possesses high renewable energy potential. Preliminary analysis from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) shows solar energy potential of 338.59 GWp, mini and…

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The Commencement of the Electricity Transition Journey Towards Net-Zero Emission

Jakarta, April 23, 2025 - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has issued ESDM Regulation No. 10/2025 concerning the Roadmap for the Electricity Sector Energy Transition on Tuesday (15/4). This regulation is a mandate from Presidential Regulation No. 112/2022 article 3. This ESDM Regulation regulates the roadmap for terminating the…

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