#Environment and Sustainability
Indonesia stays committed to climate action despite U.S.'s withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The U.S. under President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, albeit under these circumstances, Indonesia is still committed to taking steps to address climate issues under President Prabowo Subianto, a senior government official says.
Pertamina empowers 159 villages on clean energy, rural economy and food security
State energy company PT Pertamina is actively supporting of village-based energy and food self-sufficiency measures through the Independent Energy Village (DEB) Program.
WWF Indonesia-marine tourism firms partner on sustainable coastal practices promotion
World Wide Fund (WWF) Indonesia, through the “Signing Blue” initiative, has set up partnership with 100 companies in the marine tourism sector to support the sustainability of coastal and marine resources and increase the blue economy in Indonesia.
Plan to open forest for food security could pose ecological, climate risk: NGOs
The Indonesian Forum for Environment (WALHI) has criticized the government’s plan to open 20 million hectares (ha) of land as reserve forest land for food, energy and water security sources, which could result in various negative impacts in the form of hydrological damage, flooding and landslides from upstream to downstream.
Experts slam, warn of President Prabowo's defensive remarks on palm oil expansion
Experts and activists criticized President Prabowo Subianto's recent remarks, which defended Indonesia’s palm oil industry and support for its expansion.
Indonesia focuses on NZE, new standardization for CCS
The government is encouraging emission reductions to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) through utilization of new and renewable energy (EBT) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), fossil energy reduction, use of electric vehicles in the transportation sector and increased use of electricity in households and industry.
Indonesia rolls out B40 policy for diesel imports, emission cuts starting this month
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) began the implementation of the B40 biodiesel policy on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with the prime target of emission reduction and cut imports cut.
Indonesia launches CCS regulations to boost industry, achieve NZE target
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued regulations to regulate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which are expected to bring new opportunities for industries amidst the lingering problems, such as infrastructure.
Govt asked to revoke controversial reclamation and sea sand mining regulation
The Indonesian Environmental Forum (WALHI) urges the government to abolish Government Regulation (PP) No. 26/2023 on reclamation and sea sand mining as it has the potential to damage the environment.
