Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

Blog11 October 202425Views0Likes0Comments
Cirebon, 28 September 2024 – Dozens of volunteers from various organizations gathered in neighborhood associations (RW) 09 Kesunean Selatan, Cirebon, to participate in a Waste Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting event aimed at promoting sustainable mangrove conservation. The event was organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Generasi Energi Bersih (GEN-B) Indonesia, GEN-B…

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Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition to Boost Economic Growth to 8 Percent

Press Release10 October 202440Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, October 10, 2024—President-elect Prabowo Subianto targets economic growth to increase to 8 percent during his administration. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that accelerating the energy transition through renewable energy development can support the achievement of this target.  The Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, said that accelerating the energy transition is…

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Road to IETD Webinar: Energy Transition as an Engine for 8 Percent Economic Growth

4 October 20242KViews0Likes2Comments
Background Indonesia has committed to achieve Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. This commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) where the national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission reduction…

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The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Press Release14 September 202467Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Press Release9 September 202485Views0Likes0Comments
Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2024

30 August 2024247Views0Likes0Comments
Introduction Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2024 is an annual dialogue event organized by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) in collaboration with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In 2024, IETD has been held since 2018 and its seventh edition has once again become a national discussion platform for policy makers, business leaders,…

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A Story from Shanxi: The Ambition to Master Renewable Energy Technology

Event Coverage28 August 202469Views0Likes0Comments
One of the solar-powered benches at LVG Zero Carbon. Taiyuan, China, August 1, 2024- In front of a building labeled "LVG Zero Carbon," rows of solar energy technology applications are displayed. These various applications, which are prototypes or models, represent the future tools that will help realize zero-carbon cities and homes in Shanxi, China. Solar-powered seating…

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A Story from Shanxi: Renewable Energy Industry Evolution

Event Coverage27 August 202471Views0Likes0Comments
The application of solar power plants with reflectors at Shanxi Shuangliang Renewable Energy Industry Group Taiyuan, China, 31 July 2024 - The sun shone brightly on the second day of developments in the energy transition within China's largest coal-producing province, Shanxi. The Indonesian delegation, consisting of representatives from the provincial governments of East Kalimantan and…

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Road to IETD Webinar: Measuring the Readiness of Indonesia’s Human Resources in the Energy Transition Process

20 August 20242KViews0Likes2Comments
Background Indonesia has committed to achieving Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. The commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution where the achievement of national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission…

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Indonesia Solar Summit 2024

12 August 2024157Views0Likes0Comments
Background Solar energy (photovoltaics) has made it into Indonesia’s mainstream regulations, power sector planning, and net-zero emission pathway. With a technical potential of 3,294 GWp (MEMR, 2022) and reaching almost 20,000 GWp based on land availability and suitability (IESR, 2021), Indonesia could benefit from massive deployments of solar energy for utility-scale to small scale plants…

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Just Transition Dialogue II: Aligning Civil Society’s Views and Intervention Strategies in Realizing a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia

18 July 2024169Views0Likes0Comments
Background Currently, the Indonesian government is drafting the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), which is a derivative of the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-2045. The document will also be adjusted to the vision and mission of the elected president and vice president for the period 2024-2029. In the latest draft, Indonesia's energy transition policy…

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