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Renewable Energy Must Reign Supreme in Southeast Asia

Blog27 March 202423Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 27, 2024-Southeast Asia is a world's fifth-largest economy region in 2022. However, this economic growth comes with a concerning projection: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the region are expected to soar by 60 percent by 2050. Curbing these emissions is pivotal for global efforts to combat climate change. Unfortunately, current endeavors to promote…

Fighting for Just Energy Transition in Indonesia, Colombia, and South Africa

Blog29 February 202423Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 29, 2024 - The aspect of justice in energy transition is closely tied to community involvement in the process, particularly in preparing communities in coal-producing areas. Civil society organizations, as entities that closely engage with both the community and the government, play a significant role in urging the government to adopt participatory policies…

The Decline of Indonesia’s Climate Policy and Action Rating in 2023

Press Release31 January 202436Views 0Likes 1Comment

Delima Ramadhani, Climate Policy Project Coordinator, IESR presents the results of the CAT assessment of Indonesia's climate policies, targets and actions Jakarta, January 31, 2024 - According to the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) report, the climate policies, actions, and targets outlined in Indonesia's 2023 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document as "critically insufficient" to limit global…

Media Briefing: Preparing for Indonesia’s Energy Transition & Anticipating Its Implications and Launching The Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2023

5 September 202325Views 0Likes 0Comments

Playback Recording Background Between 2021 and 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued reports from three working groups, all of which uniformly conveyed that there is already scientific evidence related to the climate crisis and its impact on the Earth. One of the key findings of the report is that greenhouse gas…

ASEAN Grid Interconnectivity as the Start of Renewable Energy Security in the Region

Press Release14 June 202318Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 13 June 2023 - To reach energy security sustainably and to face challenges of global climate change, Indonesia’s chairmanship in 2023 needs to be a strong leader in the decarbonization efforts of the energy sector in Southeast Asia. region. Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that Indonesia can further its regional cooperation and…

Building Collaboration Between CSOs in ASEAN to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release16 May 202323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 16, 2023 - As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia can engage civil society in enhancing ASEAN's relevance in various aspects aligned with global development challenges. These include increasing ambitions for regional climate targets, developing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that following the…

Kompas | Renewable Energy Development Needs Breakthrough Steps

Media Coverage28 November 202216Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia's efforts in developing renewable energy must be more optimal, with breakthroughs and unusual methods. It is deemed necessary, especially in line with the Paris Agreement. Indonesia can achieve the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with various alignment efforts. Read more at Kompas.id.

ANTARA | IESR: Empowerment of Paris Agreement Renewable Energy Can Reach by Taking Actions

Media Coverage28 November 202218Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) stated that the potential for empowering renewable energy in line with the Paris Agreement is likely to be implemented in Indonesia with the right policies. Read more on ANTARA.

Suhu Bumi Semakin Panas! Pesan IESR untuk Delegasi Indonesia di COP25

Press Release29 November 201916Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pesan IESR untuk Delegasi Pemerintah Indonesia di COP UNFCCC 25 Suhu Bumi Semakin Panas: Indonesia dapat melakukan transformasi perekonomian sebagai upaya pembatasan kenaikan suhu bumi dan pencapaian net-zero emission sesuai target Paris Agreement. Jakarta, 29 November 2019 -- Menjelang Konferensi Perubahan Iklim PBB atau COP UNFCCC yang ke 25 di Madrid pada 2-13 Desember 2019,…