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March 25, 2025
Indonesia strengthens green transition efforts despite U.S. withdrawal from JETP
To support energy transition and the green economy, the Indonesian government has officially established a cross-departmental special task force, led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.
March 17, 2025
Indonesia to build waste-to-energy plants in 30 cities to tackle pollution
Nearly 60% of waste in Indonesia is not properly managed, with much of it either being incinerated or landfilled, which causes severe environmental pollution. In response, the Prabowo government plans to build waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in 30 cities acr
March 03, 2025
Indonesia unveils plan for cap-and-trade carbon market targeting industrial sector
Indonesia's government is set to implement a cap-and-trade carbon trading system, with more details expected to be released in August this year.
February 27, 2025
Indonesia's land inequality drives call for agrarian reform as food, energy security looms
President Prabowo Subianto has prioritized food and energy self-sufficiency and aims to expand harvestable lands, but critics worry about an increase in corporate-led agricultural projects.
February 27, 2025
Indonesia’s Mining Law Amendments face backlash over green energy implications
Indonesia’s recent amendment to its Mining Law has ignited heated debate and is expected to impact the country’s renewable energy development.
February 21, 2025
Indonesia, U.S. weaken climate goals, jeopardizing early coal phase-out
Indonesia’s climate envoy has cast doubt on the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, calling coal plant closures “economic suicide,” threatening the $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
February 14, 2025
Step-by-step guide on how to buy carbon credits on Indonesia carbon exchange
The IDX Carbon Exchange, operated by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, was opened to international buyers on Jan. 20. This move has injected much-needed liquidity into the market. But What qualifications and documents are required?
February 12, 2025
Indonesia targets 35% renewable energy led by solar, hydro, geothermal
Indonesia has unveiled its updated National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), projecting an additional 71GW of installed capacity over the next decade, with a focus on solar, hydropower, and geothermal energy to drive renewable power generation.
January 16, 2025
Global South can tackle air pollution, climate change with new approaches and solidarity
Policymakers must discard the “grow now, clean later” model, attract investment in renewables and collaborate, writes a former senior advisor for the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
January 09, 2025
Is Indonesia’s pledge to end coal use by 2040 realistic?
Indonesian president’s pledge at last year’s G20 met with mixed reactions.