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Energy Transition Momentum as a Driver for Economic Growth

Event Coverage1 November 202424Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 31, 2024 - In the 2023 Conference of the Parties (COP) in Dubai, countries agreed to take more robust climate action, one of which is by doubling energy efficiency and tripling renewable energy capacity (Double Down, Triple Up). This initiative has attracted global funding interest in low-emission infrastructure and renewable energy development. Fabby…

Five IESR Recommendations for Achieving Energy Independence through Energy Transition

Press Release31 October 202422Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

iGST Southeast Asia Collaboration to Support the First Global Stocktake in ASEAN

Event Coverage28 October 202426Views 0Likes 0Comments

Manila, October 17, 2024 - In 2015, the world's nations came together at COP21 to agree on the Paris Agreement, which included a commitment to hold the Earth's temperature rise below 1.5oC. As a follow-up, the first Global Stocktake (GST) was held at COP28 as a mechanism to assess countries' performance in meeting their climate…

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

Press Release28 October 202430Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

25 October 202454Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release23 October 202445Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release22 October 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Awaiting the Direction of Energy Policy in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Blog22 October 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have been officially inaugurated as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) for the 2024-2029 service period after taking the oath of office at the MPR RI Plenary Session at Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Sunday (20/10/2024). In his speech after…

Towards 100% Renewable Energy Nusa Penida 2030

Blog21 October 202435Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With six years to go, Nusa Penida is projected to become a 100 percent renewable energy island by 2030, which is part of the Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 initiative launched by the Bali Provincial Government and supported by IESR and other stakeholders in August 2023. Executive Director of…

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

Press Release15 October 202448Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

Blog11 October 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

IESR Encourages Energy Transition Discussion in 2024 Regional Election Debate

Press Release11 October 202447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 10, 2024—The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a think tank focused on energy, climate, and environmental issues, sent an official letter to the General Election Commission (KPU) and Regional Election Commissions (KPUD) in seven provinces in Indonesia on Tuesday (8/10/2024). The seven provinces have and will partner with IESR: Central Java, South…