Regional Webinar : What Does Climate Finance Mean for Asia? – Lessons Learned from Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia

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…

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Encouraging the Implementation of Just Energy Transition in the Regions in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Palembang, October 23, 2024 - The inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday (20/10/2024) marks a shift in leadership to accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia. As a country committed to keeping the earth's temperature at 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages Indonesia to…

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Strengthening Indonesia-China South-South Cooperation for Energy Transition in Prabowo’s Government

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…

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

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.…

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