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MoU Signing with BRIGC: IESR Fosters China and Indonesia Cooperation for Climate Goal and Energy Transition

Press Release16 December 2024256Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa (left) and BRIGC Secretary General Ciu Dandan (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, witnessed by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Beijing, China, December 13, 2024- Strengthening Indonesia’s climate ambitions and accelerating the energy transition require close international collaboration, including with China…

Kiara’s Trail Movie Launch: Driving Climate Change and Energy Transition Issues

Press Release13 December 202461Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 13, 2024 - The Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project has officially launched the short film “Jejak Kiara” . The film is the third part of a sequel about a woman named Kiara, which aims to educate and raise public awareness about the importance of an inclusive…

Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Press Release12 December 202486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

Industry Visit: Notes from a Local Solar Module Manufacturer in Indonesia

Event Coverage9 December 202482Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 9 December 2024 - Increased greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming. To combat this, transitioning to clean energy sources is a necessary step. Solar power plants can be one of the solutions to create a cleaner and more sustainable world. Based on the data IRENA…

IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Press Release6 December 2024392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…

Energy Transition in the Electricity Sector to Support Energy Independence in Remote Areas

Press Release28 November 2024392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta 22 November 2024 - The Journey to achieve Indonesia’s energy independence and security could be supported through utilization of renewable energy as one of the sources of electricity supply. Through President Prabowo's directives mentioned during his Inauguration Speech (20/10/2024), Indonesia will focus on renewable energy management to achieve energy independence and security in accordance…

Launch and Discussion of Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook 2025

27 November 2024456Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beyond Rhetoric: Delivery Decarbonization of Energy Sector in the Uncertain World Background In 2024, there are Indonesian government policies intended to support the energy transition. There are several important policies such as the Revised Rooftop Solar PV Regulation, the review of the draft Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN) that revises the national…

Bali Towards Energy Independence and Sustainable Development

Blog26 November 2024329Views 0Likes 0Comments

Debate Notes for Candidates for Governor and Deputy Governor of Bali 2024 Bali Province can serve as a concrete example of how a region with a high dependency on tourism can transition to sustainable development without compromising economic growth. The Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 initiative declared by the Bali Provincial Government on August…

Driving Future Solutions for Green Mobility

Event Coverage25 November 202449Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 25, 2024 - Over the past year, Jakarta's air quality has been in the spotlight, especially with the spike in pollution that has a major impact on public health. Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, mentioned that air pollution is a “silent killer” that contributes to many…

Public Discussion: Exploring the Commitment of Regional Head Candidates in the Energy Transition in South Sumatra

Event Coverage23 November 202487Views 0Likes 0Comments

South Sumatra, 22 November 2024 - South Sumatra Province is one of the five largest coal producing provinces in Indonesia, and continues to record significant production increases, with a target in 2024 to reach 131.28 million tons, up 24% from the previous year. With the urgency of the energy transition, the complexity of transforming energy…

Meeting Green Product Needs Through Industrial Decarbonization

Press Release15 November 202477Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 15, 2024 - The global commitment to limit the Earth's temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius has driven the trend of energy transition and emission reduction activities in various sectors, including the industrial sector. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the government to implement a green industry system as a key…

Report Launch and Discussion: Impact Analysis of Fuel Quality Standard Tightening Policy on Environmental, Health, and Economic Aspects

14 November 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Streaming Background Indonesia is undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, and due to the increase in motor vehicles urban areas are now facing serious air pollution problems. The main contributors to this problem are motor vehicle emissions (32 - 41% in the wet season and 42 - 57% in the dry season), coal-fired power…