Five IESR Recommendations for Achieving Energy Independence through Energy Transition

Jakarta, October 31, 2024 - Indonesia’s challenging energy transition process demands national commitment and strong leadership to ensure it is fair for the people, supports human development, achieves energy self-sufficiency, and fosters high economic growth, as envisioned by President Prabowo. The next five years will be critical in determining whether Indonesia can successfully overcome the…

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The Bali Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions Highlights the Importance of a Grassroots Approach to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Bali

Ubud, October 27, 2024 - The Province of Bali, through the launch of the Bali Net Zero Emissions initiative in August 2023, has reinforced its commitment to becoming a leading province in achieving the net zero emissions target by 2045. This pledge reflects the Bali Governor’s Regulation No. 45 of 2019 on Bali Clean Energy…

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Regional Webinar : What Does Climate Finance Mean for Asia? – Lessons Learned from Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia

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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Encouraging the Implementation of Just Energy Transition in the Regions in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Palembang, October 23, 2024 - The inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday (20/10/2024) marks a shift in leadership to accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia. As a country committed to keeping the earth's temperature at 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages Indonesia to…

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Strengthening Indonesia-China South-South Cooperation for Energy Transition in Prabowo’s Government

Jakarta, October 22, 2024 - Indonesia has officially welcomed a new leader with the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, along with the formation of the cabinet on October 21, 2024. A series of tasks awaits the new government, particularly in accelerating Indonesia's energy transition. This effort aims to prevent…

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Opportunities for Increased Adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Storage Systems in Indonesia

Jakarta, October 15, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environment think tank, has released two new studies on solar energy development and an assessment of energy storage systems in Indonesia.  The Indonesia Solar Energy Outlook (ISEO) 2025 report highlights that solar energy growth in Indonesia has…

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The Power of Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Accelerating Indonesia’s Energy Transition: Focus on Cities

Cities are among the major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) in Indonesia. The emission comes from human activities which consume energy and produce waste. The two sectors that produce high emissions are transportation and the built environment (building construction and operations). Here are some numbers to illustrate how big the emissions from those sectors can…

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Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

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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