#Environment & Sustainability
UN chief declares fossil fuels “outdated,” urges global shift to clean energy
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declares that fossil fuel era is “teetering and failing” and asks all nations to accelerate a just and inclusive transition to clean energy, calling it the “biggest economic opportunity of the 21st century.”
PHE to develop 12 CCS/CCUS projects, first injection targeted for 2030
Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), the upstream subsidiary of State energy giant Pertamina, has announced its readiness to develop 12 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects, with a total storage capacity of 7.3 gigatons of CO₂, targeting first carbon injection by 2030.
MIND ID reaffirms ESG commitment, strategic risk management to DPR
State-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, reaffirmed its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and strategic risk management in a presentation before Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
WWF warns of “Empty Forest Syndrome,” urges stronger governance
In a hearing with Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the World Wide Fund (WWF) Indonesia, raised serious concerns over the country’s forest condition, warning of a growing “empty forest syndrome” − forests that appear intact but are ecologically barren.
Bali launches electricity roadmap toward Net Zero Emission by 2045
The Bali Provincial Administration launched the Bali Electricity Roadmap Toward Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, marking a significant step in accelerating clean energy transition and achieving energy independence on the island.
IESR calls for decarbonization as RI’s transport emissions hit 202 M tons CO₂ in 2024
Indonesia's transportation sector produced a staggering 202 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in 2024 − accounting for 27 percent of national energy-related emissions − according to the Indonesia Sustainable Mobility Outlook (ISMO) 2025, a report released by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR).
RI’s electricity planning faces critical climate gaps: Environmental law expert
Despite significant advancements in Indonesia’s electricity planning landscape, the latest Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) still falls short of aligning with the country’s climate targets, said an Environmental Law expert.
Indonesia urged to enforce ambient air quality standards amid worsening pollution
The Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has called on the government to implement National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing alarming air pollution levels across the country, particularly in Greater Jakarta area, where PM2.5 concentrations last year ranged between 30–55 μg/m³ − six to eleven times higher than the WHO’s safe limit of 5 μg/m³.
Indonesia launches its largest integrated solar panel factory in Kendal
Indonesia inaugurated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 its largest and first integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility, PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI), located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java.
ESI asks Indonesian coal firms to transition while conditions still favorable
A new analysis by the Energy Shift Institute (ESI) has recommended that Indonesian coal companies should accelerate their shift toward energy transition while market conditions still allow.
Indonesia ranked 2nd in Global solar potential on former coal mine lands
Indonesia holds the world’s second-highest potential for solar energy development on former and soon-to-be-depleted coal mine lands, with an estimated capacity of 59.45 gigawatts (GW), according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Yet, to date, the country has only announced plans to develop 600 megawatts (MW) of solar projects on such sites.
Nuclear energy must be central to Indonesia’s clean energy future: Lead engineer
Indonesia must urgently place nuclear energy at the center of its long-term national energy strategy to ensure energy security, economic competitiveness, and the success of its carbon neutrality goals by 2060, a leading Engineer said.