Grants are expected to be funneled directly to indigenous peoples and local communities and impact 30 million people in Indonesia.
Posted inArticle / Energy
Indonesia’s electric vehicle push relies on coal
The government is pushing electric vehicles (EVs), but Indonesia must also curb coal consumption to effectively lower emissions.
Posted inArticle / Climate change
Latest IPCC report warns ticking climate ‘time-bomb’
UN secretary General says latest IPCC report is a how-to guide to defuse the climate time-bomb.
Posted inArticle / SIEJ Program
CSOs condemn attempt to disband orangutan and Batang Toru discussion
The forceful attempt to disband public discussion on environmental degradation and biodiversity loss in Batang Toru threatens democracy.
Posted inArticle / Article
Climate change literacy can curb polarization
Collaboration to strengthen climate change literacy is needed to sensitize the public on environmental conditions.
Posted inArticle / Biodiversity
Conservation bill must consider role of indigenous peoples
CSOs believe the conservation bill must shift away from a state-centered model and actively include indigenous peoples in its creation and implementation.
Posted inArticle / Forests
Latest EU regulation may be a way to safe Indonesia’s forests
A number of environmental CSOs believe the EU regulation on deforestation free products can strengthen efforts in forest protection.
Posted inArticle / Environment
SIEJ: Strengthening journalists in environmental reporting is paramount
Increasing environmental knowledge and capacity will boost public awareness of good environmental practices, disaster mitigation, and climate policies.
Posted inArticle / Sustainability
Jakarta may fall short on its 2050 zero transportation emissions target, study finds
Jakarta administration needs to reach beyond its current policies and program if it were to achieve its zero-emission target by 2050.
Posted inArticle / Energy
Gauging the efficacy of Indonesia’s co-firing scheme
Trend Asia looks into Indonesia’s energy transition strategies and says the co-firing program does not have a significant impact on reducing emissions.