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Webinar Geopolitical Dynamics and Its Impact to Energy Transition Agenda in Southeast Asia Region and Indonesia

5 February 20263KViews 1Like 0Comments

Background Recent actions of the United States (US) foreign policy have heightened global uncertainty, characterized by inconsistent commitments to multilateralism, selective engagement in international conflicts, and unilateral diplomatic actions. Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from 66 international organizations…

Suara.com | IESR: 2025 Renewable Energy Mix Only 15.75 Percent, Not on Target

Media Coverage3 February 2026180Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Even though the renewable energy mix target has been lowered in the latest National Energy Regulation (KEN), the realization of the renewable energy mix in electricity remains unmet. This shows that the main problem is not the target, but rather the implementation and consistency of the policy," said Fabby. Readmore at Suara.com

Food Prices Soar Due to the Climate Crisis

Blog29 January 2026638Views 0Likes 0Comments

Entering early 2026, several staple food items in Indonesia have seen price increases compared to the previous year. This isn't just a matter of distribution or speculators; the climate crisis is playing a major role. Based on data from the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the commodity with the highest price hike…

Report Launching on Solar Archipelago: Delivering 100 GW Solar PV Program in Indonesia In Collaboration IESR and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA)

28 January 2026215Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) has published the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) for the 2025-2060 period. The RUKN document states that to achieve the NZE by 2060 or earlier, an average annual increase in power generation of approximately 9.6 GW is required to reach a total capacity of 443 GW…

Webinar Indonesia’s Industrial Transition in 2025: Hard-to-Abate Sectors and the Net-Zero Progress

20 January 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background Indonesia is currently drafting an Industrial Decarbonization 2050 Roadmap as a strategic instrument to support its economic growth target of 8%, in line with its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), assisting Ministry of Industry in drafting the roadmap, views industrial decarbonization not…

Katadata | Renewable Energy Mix to Reach 15.75% by End of 2025, Hydroelectric Power Remains the Largest

Media Coverage19 January 202663Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Coal still contributes 65% of our electricity, approximately 40% of the primary energy mix," said Fabby in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO), Thursday (20/11). Read more at Katadata

IESR’s Response to 2025 Energy Performance Achievements: Stagnant Energy Transition, Threatened Energy Security

Press Release10 January 2026816Views 0Likes 0Comments

This statement is attributed to Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In general, the performance of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) shows disappointing results according to the following data: 1. Oil Lifting The Ministry of MEMR reported an average oil lifting (including Natural Gas Liquid/NGL)…

Realizing One Village, One Megawatt of Solar Energy

Blog12 December 2025629Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 12, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia will build 100 GW of solar power plants plus battery storage systems. The government is projected to install 1 MW of PV and 4 MW of batteries in 80,000 villages across Indonesia. This initiative is said to be an integrated part of the Koperasi…

IESR: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Action Post-COP30

Press Release8 December 2025626Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 8 December 2025 - The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of Parties, COP30) in Belém, Brazil, officially concluded on Saturday (22/11). The meeting resulted in the Global Mutirão or Global Gotong Royong document, which contains new initiatives, including the Global Implementation Accelerator (GIA) to speed up the implementation of climate mitigation and…

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

Press Release4 December 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Project InnerSpace Publishes Landmark Report on Indonesia’s Geothermal Potential

Press Release2 December 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Study reveals that next-generation geothermal energy could meet up to 90% of Indonesia’s industrial heat demand and play a pivotal role in achieving national renewable energy goals Jakarta, December 2, 2025 – Project InnerSpace today announced the release of The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia , a comprehensive report detailing how, with vast…

Aligning Climate Commitments and Economic Growth

Event Coverage2 December 2025472Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 26, 2025 – The UN Climate Summit, or Conference of Parties (COP) 30, is being held amidst global geopolitical uncertainty. As an archipelagic nation vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis, Indonesia has a vested interest in ensuring its emissions reduction agenda aligns with the 1.5°C trajectory of the Paris Agreement. …