#Fossil Fuel
Fossil fuel dependency increases public health risks, costs in Indonesia
Indonesia must urgently accelerate its energy transition, as reliance on fossil fuels poses significantly greater public health risks and costs than previously anticipated, a recent report from the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has concluded.
Civil Society Coalition demands cancelation of 2025-2060 National Electricity Plan
A coalition of civil society organizations has filed a lawsuit against the newly approved 2025-2060 National Electricity Plan (RUKN), citing concerns that it adopts the most wasteful methods for achieving Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060 and could result in higher electricity prices for citizens and a greater burden on energy subsidies.
Fossil fuel use up, Paris goals missed
A decade after the Paris Agreement, countries around the world, including Indonesia, are still planning to increase fossil energy production until 2030, which is expected to be 120 percent higher than the volumes required to meet the 1.5°C target.