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Assessing the Outcomes of 47th ASEAN Summit and the Future of Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

Background The urgency to shift toward a green economy is gaining momentum across Southeast Asia as ASEAN Member States (AMS) confront the dual challenge of sustaining robust economic growth while addressing the escalating impacts of climate change. With energy demand rising by an average of 3–4% per year (IEA, 2025 ), the region faces mounting…

Energy Transition Needs to Be Accelerated to Respond to the Climate Crisis

Event Coverage13 October 2025311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 13, 2025 - The energy transition is a necessity if Indonesia is to achieve sustainable growth. This was stated by Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in the program The Big Idea Forum and Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2025, supported by IESR, which…

Efforts to Realize Renewable Energy Utilization in NTT

Event Coverage3 October 2025290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kupang, October 2, 2025 - East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province is an archipelago in eastern Indonesia. It comprises 609 islands, but only 42 are inhabited, according to Bappenas data. Besides its stunning natural landscapes, it also boasts abundant renewable energy potential. According to an IESR study, the technical potential for renewable energy in NTT is…

Road to IETD 2025 Seminar: IETD Goes to Campus Discussing Green Jobs: The Role of Youth for a Sustainable Future

24 September 2025755Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background In an era of climate change and increasing awareness of the importance of sustainability issues, green jobs are a strategic solution for a brighter future. Indonesia, as a country with abundant natural resources, has significant potential for developing green jobs, ranging from the use of renewable energy power plants, waste management, sustainable agriculture, and…

Surabaya Becomes a Pilot City for Low-Emission Buildings

Event Coverage19 September 2025484Views 0Likes 0Comments

Surabaya, September 19, 2025 — The Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), has designated Surabaya as a pilot city to accelerate emission reductions in the building sector. To launch a series…

Central Java’s Commitment to a Low-Emission Industry

Press Release18 September 2025641Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 15, 2025 - The industrial sector is one of the main drivers of Indonesia's economy and the third-largest contributor to emissions after power generation and transportation. In 2024, industrial emissions in Indonesia reached 452 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Amid global market trends demanding low-carbon products and services, Indonesia’s industrial sector must…

South Sumatra Pushes to Become a Renewable Energy Hub

Event Coverage18 September 2025494Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, 16 September 2025 – South Sumatra, a province highly dependent on fossil fuels, especially coal, is shifting towards a more sustainable energy transition. A key step in this process is the issuance of South Sumatra Provincial Regulation Number 2 of 2025, which serves as the foundation for the province’s energy policy. This regulation focuses…

Energy Transition in Eastern Indonesia Requires Community-Based Solutions

Event Coverage18 September 2025366Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 16 September 2025 – Eastern Indonesia (KTI) holds vast renewable energy potential, with solar energy potential reaching 165.9 GW and wind energy reaching 167 GW (RUPTL 2025-2034). However, despite this potential, Eastern Indonesia faces several challenges in fully utilizing its renewable energy resources, including inadequate electricity infrastructure, financing issues, and difficult geographical conditions. …

Solar Energy Powers the Transformation of Industrial Estates

Event Coverage15 September 2025618Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 11, 2025 – Indonesia is accelerating its efforts towards industrial decarbonization, partly by leveraging solar energy. This transformation is not only part of the national energy transition agenda but also a strategy to boost industrial competitiveness amidst global demands for environmentally friendly practices. Winardi, from the Directorate of Industrial Zoning at the Ministry of…

Indonesia Solar Summit 2025: Integrating Economy and Energy Equity

Press Release12 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 11, 2025 - The impact of solar energy goes beyond providing access to electricity. It also fosters equity by enabling community participation in reducing emissions, driving the growth of new economies, and serving as a strategic solution to achieve climate goals. This vision underpins the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2025 (9/11/2025) in Jakarta,…

Indonesia Needs to Seize Renewable Energy Technology

Event Coverage10 September 2025699Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 10, 2025 – “Energy transition is not a simple process that can happen overnight. It covers a broad spectrum and involves many aspects, ranging from politics, economics, technology, to the interests of various sectors. In Indonesia, steps towards energy transition are already visible, although its implementation still faces major challenges," said Chief…

Webinar ‘Accelerating Cement Decarbonization in Indonesia Toward 2050 Learning from India and China’

3 September 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background Industrial decarbonization is a crucial factor in achieving net zero emission for Indonesia, especially as the Ministry of Industry has signaled a sectoral net zero-amin by 2050, a decade earlier than the national NZE in 2060. This target faces challenges as industrial sector still contribute to 20% of the total GHG emission, with 64%…