Prabowo announced an ambitious net-zero target at the G20 leaders' summit. (Photo: Prabowo Subianto's facebook)
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recently announced an ambitious climate commitment, drawing significant attention and discussion.
Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at The Climate Group and Chair of the RE100 renewable energy initiative, expressed on social media, "This is huge news, and places Indonesia ahead of the USA." Other think tanks also have highlighted the challenges the Indonesian government will face moving forward.
IESR suggests to cut 11% of coal power in 6 years
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a private think tank based in Jakarta, believes that for Indonesia to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050—ten years ahead of schedule—it must take immediate action to reduce coal-fired power generation. The institute suggests that reducing coal power by 11% by the end of 2030 would be a crucial first step.
