How China and Indonesia can build a more substantial presence on the global climate agenda
China – Indonesia’s relationship is likely to get stronger amid the decision made by the G7 to halt coal projects globally. Even so, these Asia giant nations should deliver a solid message to influence other nations in catalyzing the global clean energy transition and fostering the global climate agenda. Disagreements among G20’s members to end […]
How Phasing Out Coal-fired Power Plants Will Benefit Indonesia’s Economy
Recently, the Indonesian government has issued a plan for a moratorium or termination of coal-fired power plants. New coal-fired power plant projects will be phased out after 2025, except for projects that are already under construction or in the completion stage. This is because the Indonesian government is currently facing global pressure to achieve its […]
Indonesia Needs to Seek Out Alternative Sources for Biofuel
“The country has abundant resources of biomass, a great potential source of renewable energy.” If the Indonesian government is to meet its self-appointed targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change, the development and utilization of bioenergy looms as an important part of its strategy. Indonesia has abundant resources of biomass. Indeed, many […]
Indonesia’s political will is the key to a successful carbon tax implementation
A carbon tax should be overviewed as an oasis of post-pandemic recovery. The proper carbon tax scheme will solve two of Indonesia’s extensive homework; reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and boosting revenue to support economic recovery. In the end, Indonesia’s political will is crucial in completing this mission. Recently, the carbon tax has become an […]
Corporate Green Bond for Financing Green Energy Projects in Indonesia
With the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016, Indonesia is committed to reducing its 29% carbon emission by 2050. The other duty is to meet its ambitious target of 23% new renewable energy by 2025. However, the most significant contributor to carbon emission in Indonesia is the energy sector. Hence, the development of green energy will play a crucial role […]
Indonesia’s Car Sales Tax Cut May Harm the Environment, Requiring Another Policy to Reduce Emissions
Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia, has provided a tax incentive in the form of a cut in car sales tax to help the country’s automotive industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. However, this tax cut could damage the environment as more cars on the streets will increase carbon emissions. Indonesia’s car sales Indonesia is […]
