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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…

SETC: Driving ASEAN’s Transformation Towards Regional Energy Competitiveness

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Jakarta, October 27, 2025 — The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Collaborative Network (SETC) urges ASEAN leaders to follow up on the outcomes of the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) with concrete initiatives at the upcoming ASEAN Summit 2025. In the Regional Dialogue, "Realizing the ASEAN Vision 2045: From Vision to Implementation Through the Southeast…

Draft NDC 3.0 Fails to Show Targets and Actions that Respond to the Climate Crisis

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Jakarta, October 20, 2025 – Hot temperatures and weather anomalies are currently hitting various regions in Indonesia. Although considered a seasonal phenomenon, the rise in global temperatures due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere has worsened their intensity. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) urges the Government of Indonesia to…

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

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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…

Achieving a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Indonesia

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Jakarta, October 13, 2025 - A just and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia is a crucial step to ensure that the transformation to clean energy sources not only reduces environmental impacts but also addresses the social and economic needs of the community, especially the vulnerable. By exploring the abundant potential of renewable energy sources, such…

Webinar Indonesia’s Draft SNDC 3.0

13 October 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background A total of 99 countries have submitted documents outlining their latest climate commitments, or Second Nationally Determined Contributions (SNDCs), ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil (UNFCCC, 2025). The Government of Indonesia is currently finalizing the preparation of its SNDC–a strategic document that will guide national climate policies for the 2031–2035 period (KLH, 2025).…

IETD 2025: Three Key Recommendations for Achieving an Impactful Energy Transition

Press Release9 October 2025505Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 8, 2025 - Indonesia has developed a roadmap for its electricity sector energy transition to achieve the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, as stipulated in Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2025. The push to develop an energy transition roadmap was also echoed by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the…

The Role of Renewable Energy Investment in Economic Growth

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Jakarta, September 29, 2025 – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed his confidence that Indonesia can achieve 8% economic growth, in line with President Prabowo's vision and mission. Responding to this optimism, Fabby Tumiwa, CEO of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), emphasized that Indonesia needs to invest significantly in the renewable…

White Paper Launch: ‘Realizing a Sustainable Business Future through Empowering Green MSMEs’

3 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background White Paper Launch: 'Realizing a Sustainable Business Future through Empowering Green MSMEs' Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indonesian economy, contributing more than 60% to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and absorbing up to 97% of the workforce. The presence of MSMEs throughout the country makes them a key…

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%…

Managing Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas and Coal Mining

Event Coverage2 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2025 - Methane is a dangerous greenhouse gas due to its impact on climate change. Therefore, better management of methane emissions can help slow the rate of climate change and reduce the negative impact on ecosystems and the global economy. Moshe Rizal, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Association of Oil and…

Webinar Financing Climate Action, Green Development, and Energy Transition in Asia: The Role of Innovative Taxation and Global Reform of Tax Systems

22 August 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Streaming Background Many countries across Asia are facing a triple crisis, the challenges of climate vulnerability, mounting fiscal pressures, and rising inequality. There is an urgent need to mobilise vast resources for climate action, sustainable development, and a just energy transition. This situation is pushing the issue of innovative taxation as an intriguing…