Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 2025487Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

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Community Involvement as a Guarantee of a Just Transition in Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage17 November 2025268Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, November 13, 2025 – Although coal remains dominant and supports the economies of coal-producing countries like Indonesia, strengthening global climate commitments and decarbonization plans in destination countries for Indonesian coal exports, such as China, need to be anticipated.   Arief Rosadi, Climate and Energy Diplomacy Program Manager at the Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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Civil Society Voices to Enhance the Legitimacy of UN Dialogue

Event Coverage3 October 2025162Views0Likes0Comments
Bangkok, October 2, 2025 – The UNFCCC has established the Conference of the Parties (COP) as a forum for global climate negotiations, incorporating the concerns and aspirations of multiple stakeholders, from governments to communities and individuals affected by climate change.   However, businesses, including fossil fuel companies, have also had a smooth path to participating…

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Southeast Asia Needs to Become a Renewable Energy Manufacturing Hub

Event Coverage22 September 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
Kuala Lumpur, September 17, 2025 – Southeast Asia is a region vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis. Ten ASEAN member countries have made commitments to limit greenhouse gas emissions. However, these climate commitments have not been effectively implemented. As evidence, fossil fuels still dominate the energy landscape of ASEAN member countries. This slows…

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Indonesia Taps Strategic Momentum at Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) to Accelerate National Energy Security

Event Coverage1 August 20251KViews1Like0Comments
Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia Consortium holds another Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) 2025 to reconvene and discuss the plan ahead for Southeast Asia’s energy future. Representatives from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam sit together and share their challenges and opportunities to push for renewable energy to achieve climate goals both…

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Learning from Suzhou in Realizing Sustainable City Commitments

Event Coverage16 June 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
Suzhou, June 13, 2025 - Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, is one of the manufacturing centers with four main industries, namely electronics, equipment manufacturing, advanced materials and renewable energy. Continuing the series of 75 Years Indonesia–China Exchange Visit programs that took place from June 10-14, 2025, the Indonesian delegation led by the Institute for Essential…

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China as Indonesia’s Strategic Renewable Energy Partner

Event Coverage16 June 20252KViews0Likes0Comments
Shanghai, June 13, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that as a leader in renewable energy technology, China has invaluable experience for Indonesia in its efforts to achieve its energy transition targets. IESR Executive Director, Fabby Tumiwa, stated that Indonesia can utilize China's expertise, especially in terms of investment, infrastructure capacity…

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