Sustainable Energy Access

Building a Sustainable and Globally Competitive Industry in Central Java

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Semarang, November 18, 2025 – Central Java Province is emerging as a new alternative industrial hub, following West Java and East Java. This economic growth is marked by the development of several industrial areas in Central Java, such as the Batang and Kendal integrated industrial areas. Garment, textile, furniture, and food and beverage factories also…

Progress on Emission Reduction in the Green Building Sector in Indonesia

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Jakarta, November 17, 2025 - Various sectors in Indonesia continue to move towards a low-emission future, and one area currently receiving significant attention is green buildings. Amid the escalating climate crisis, energy conservation efforts are becoming increasingly urgent, leading the concept of green buildings to emerge as a strategic solution to reduce emissions in the…

Development of Tolo 2 Wind Farm: The Importance of Synchronizing Power Plants and Transmission Networks

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Jakarta, November 17, 2025 – Indonesia plans to start the construction of the Tolo 2 Wind Power Plant (PLTB) in South Sulawesi, with construction scheduled to begin late next year. This power plant is a development of the Tolo 1 Wind Farm, which has been fully operational since its inauguration in 2019. Responding to this…

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

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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…

One Year of the Prabowo-Gibran Administration: 9 Recommendations for Realizing Clean Energy

Event Coverage11 November 2025265Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 11, 2025 - The administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially completed its first year on October 20, 2025. In its first year of leadership, Indonesia has shown a strong commitment to the energy transition. This commitment was conveyed in various national and international forums such as the G20 Brazil 2024…

Reflection of the 47th ASEAN Summit: Current Conditions and the Role of Civil Society in Achieving ASEAN Vision 2045

Event Coverage7 November 2025146Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 6, 2025 – The UN Emission Gap Report 2025 states that, with current climate commitments from all countries worldwide, global warming is still on track to lead to a temperature rise of 2.2–2.5 degrees by 2100. Southeast Asia, as one of the fastest-growing economic regions, is also the region most impacted by the…

Launching Study Report Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook 2026

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Background The progress and development of the energy transition in Indonesia is specifically highlighted in one of IESR's flagship reports, launched annually at the end of each year: the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO). Published since 2018, the IETO, formerly known as the Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook (ICEO), aims to regularly monitor the development and…

Solar-Powered Water Pumps (PATS) Promote Energy Independence and Food Security

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Semarang, October 30, 2025 – The agricultural sector is one of the main pillars in achieving food security in Indonesia. As an agricultural country, Indonesia has great potential to develop a sustainable agricultural system. However, farmers still frequently face challenges in water availability and access. This often happened in rain-fed areas due to limited irrigation…

Beijing – Tianjin Synergy for China’s Industrial Modernization

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Beijing – Tianjin, October 29, 2025 – The Indonesian delegation, consisting of representatives from the Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI), the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), visited the China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) in Beijing on Wednesday (October 28). CCID…

Carbon Market Mechanisms to Support Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Event Coverage3 November 2025379Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 31, 2025 - Indonesia launched a carbon exchange in 2023 and conducted early-stage carbon trading trials from 2023 to 2025. The initial phase focused on strengthening the policy ecosystem and carbon trading mechanisms. In 2025, Indonesia also launched international carbon trading. Riza Suarga, Chairman of the Indonesia Carbon Trade Association, stated that Presidential…

Learning from China: Accelerating the Green Transformation of Indonesia’s Industrial Parks

Event Coverage3 November 202557Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beijing, October 27, 2025 – In an effort to strengthen the direction of industrial transformation toward sustainability, an Indonesian delegation comprising representatives from the Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI), the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) conducted a working visit to China. Over…

Meet with the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly: Young People Bring Clean Energy Ideas

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Jakarta, 31 October 2025 — The Clean Energy Generation (Gen-B) civil society movement held a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), Eddy Soeparno, at the Nusantara III Building, DPR/DPD/MPR RI Complex, Senayan, Jakarta on Wednesday (29/10). This meeting marked an important moment for Indonesia’s young generation to voice their…