Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, faces a unique challenge: providing reliable and sustainable electricity to over 17,000 islands, many of which are remote and disconnected from the national grid. Recognizing this, Dr. Khoirul Anwar, an Indonesian engineer and innovator, has advanced a groundbreaking solar microgrid technology tailored to the country’s geographical and socio-economic needs. This...
In Indonesia, resistance to climate change initiatives and renewable energy adoption is mainly observed in certain rural communities, specific economic groups, and energy industry segments. Rural areas, particularly on islands with limited resources, often show reluctance due to their heavy dependence on fossil fuels and diesel-based power systems, deeply embedded in local economies. These communities...
Indonesia’s forests cover 52.1 % of the country’s total land. Of this, 50% are primary forests, the most biodiverse and carbon-dense type. The country also has 3.5 million hectares of planted forest. Indonesia’s forests, composed of diverse tree species like dipterocarps, mangroves, and peatland trees, play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Dominant species such...
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
Indonesia’s energy landscape has long been dominated by fossil fuels, primarily coal, oil, and natural gas. However, in the last decade, policy initiatives, technological advancements, and increasing environmental awareness have gradually shifted the focus towards renewable energy sources.Current Energy Mix: Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables Fossil fuels constituted 84.41% of Indonesia’s total energy supply (TES)...
The equatorial heat wave, particularly in Indonesia, highlights the severe impact of climate change. Millions are affected by the El Niño-driven heatwaves. Typically, Indonesia’s average temperature is around 26.6°C, but recent data shows an increase to 27°C, with a peak of 38.7°C recorded at Kertajati Meteorological Station in West Java on October 9, 2023. A...
The Indonesian Forum for Living Environment (Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, (WALHI) is an Indonesian environmental non-governmental organization. Established in 1980, it is one of the largest and oldest environmental NGOs in Indonesia, with a network that spans the country, including 487 non-governmental organizations and nature lovers’ communities, and 203 individual members spread across 28 provinces...
Indonesia launched its first carbon emissions trading market in September 2023. The market allows businesses and financial institutions to offset emissions while supporting carbon reduction projects. Under the scheme, corporations that exceed their carbon quotas can purchase carbon credits from industries that emit pollution below a government-set limit or from renewable power plants. Over-emitting businesses...
Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Indonesia 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Siti...
The 2024 Presidential election is the fifth general election in Indonesia. Voters elected a President and a Vice President on 14 February 2024. The elections will also choose parliamentary and local representatives. The presidential elections occur once in a five-year tenure in Indonesia. This year’s election is especially important as it will mark the first...
