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

Press Release22 October 2024139Views 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 2024266Views 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 2024125Views 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 2024129Views 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 202486Views 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 2024125Views 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…

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

Press Release10 October 2024111Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Energy Transition for the People

Blog9 October 2024158Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 2021, energy transition in Indonesia has gained traction, with the pledge to reach net zero emission by 2060 or sooner signalling the starting point. The target is set 10 years earlier than previously set 2070 target in the first release of Long Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR),…

Green Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Event Coverage7 October 202493Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, October 4, 2024 – Amid the growing urgency to address the global climate crisis, green collaboration has become a key element in implementing a sustainable future. Green collaboration refers to cooperation among various stakeholders—government, private sector, civil society, and academia—to achieve mutually beneficial environmental, social, and economic goals. This concept is important in the…

AMEM Needs to Prioritize Renewable Energy Development

Press Release5 October 2024104Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 5, 2024 - The results of the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Laos on Thursday (26/9/2024) reflect AMEM's half-hearted attitude towards energy transition in Southeast Asia, which encourages the development of renewable energy but still maintains the role of coal and gas in energy transition through the use of…

Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

1 October 2024195Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable energy solution that addresses the expanding population, rapid industrialization, and increasing energy demands. Innovative…

Strategy to Preserve Mangrove Forest by Establishing Ecotourism Area

Press Release30 September 2024101Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cirebon, September 28, 2024- RW 09 Kesunean Selatan has a mangrove forest area of 7.5 hectares, which can serve as a natural fortress that protects the area from flooding and tidal floods. However, the area continues to shrink due to other pressures, such as clearing paths to the sea, cutting down trees, and expanding settlements…