#Environment and Sustainability
Surabaya chosen as pilot city for Indonesia-Germany sustainable energy project
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that Surabaya City, East Java is a pilot area for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, which is a collaboration with the German Government.
Algatek presents microalgae technology to capture carbon, produce green energy
Biotechnology specialist PT Algatek Karbon Nusantara introduced its latest closed-loop microalgae photobioreactor technology at the 2025 Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Morowali under environmental threat from nickel industry tailings: Tanah Merdeka
The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) is facing a growing environmental crisis due to hazardous tailings produced by the nickel industry, says environmental and mining watchdog the Tanah Merdeka Foundation (YTM).
NTT Governor to review geothermal projects in Flores amid mounting concerns
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
Olam Agri-GIZ partner to boost sustainable rubber farming in Lampung
Olam Agri collaborates with the German and Dutch governments to launch a sustainable natural rubber program in Lampung.
Fossil fuel contributes to extreme heat, millions in Indonesia affected: Study
The impact of climate change − attributed to human activities, in particular the burning of coal, oil, and methane gas − has become increasingly evident, with 48.6 million people in Indonesia experiencing extreme heat in the period from December 2024 to February 2025, a study by Climate Central reveals.
Indonesia can achieve food self-suffiency with “strong environmental protection”
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, said that Indonesia can achieve food self-sufficiency if the environment is well maintained according to its designation.
Study highlights peatland flood risks in Indonesia
Flooding has emerged as a severe environmental threat due to the ongoing degradation of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems, with a newly launched study, Sinking Wetlands, by Pantau Gambut, sheds light on the alarming flood risks faced by Peat Hydrological Units (KHG) across three major regions − Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.
ABB supports Indonesia’s net zero target, energy transition
Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation specializing in power, robotics, automation, and digitalization technologies, ABB, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s net zero emissions target and renewable energy transition.
Indonesia pushes CCS technology for sustainable economic growth
The government has emphasized that the country’s economic growth target of 8 percent must align with environment responsibility, focusing on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as solution to reducing carbon emissions.
Forestry Law revision centers on green energy, indigenous peoples' rights
Revision of the Forestry Law has been included in the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) and the main agenda for discussion in Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR), with focus on strenthening green energy campaigns and indigeneous peoples’ rights.
Banks asked to prioritize ESG investments for renewable energy financing
A government policy think tank has suggested that Indonesian banks should increase their investments in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors as a key entry point to accelerate the country’s renewable energy transition.