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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…

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…

Prabowo Subianto’s Extensive Homework to make Indonesia Emission-Free

Blog22 October 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka being sworn in as leaders of Indonesia on October 20, 2024, significant responsibilities await them, mainly to realize an emission-free Indonesia. The new government inherits the commitment built during President Joko Widodo's 10-year administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.…

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…

Mapping Growth Opportunities for Solar Energy and Energy Storage in Indonesia

Event Coverage16 October 202460Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 15, 2024 - Throughout 2023, global renewable energy capacity will increase by 473 GW, with 74 percent or 346 GW coming from solar energy. This achievement shows that solar energy can be a key strategy for reducing emissions in the electricity sector. "In COP 28 in 2023, a global initiative emerged to triple…

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…

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…

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

Press Release10 October 202440Views 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 202458Views 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),…

All About the Just Transition

Blog7 October 202436Views 0Likes 0Comments

The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

AMEM Needs to Prioritize Renewable Energy Development

Press Release5 October 202436Views 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…

Road to IETD Webinar: Energy Transition as an Engine for 8 Percent Economic Growth

4 October 20242KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Background Indonesia has committed to achieve Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. This commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) where the national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission reduction…