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April 30, 2025
BRICS countries cross fossil fuel threshold, but expansion raises new concerns
A new report released on April 29 by U.S.-based think tank Global Energy Monitor (GEM) highlights a notable shift in the BRICS nations’ energy mix, driven by rapid growth in renewable energy in Brazil, India, and China.
April 30, 2025
Chinese battery tech dominance reshapes Indonesia’s supply chain
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has withdrawn from Indonesia’s high-profile Project Titan, a move that has sparked renewed debate within the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain industry.
April 24, 2025
Indonesia bets on ‘reuse’ to curb plastic waste, build a circular economy
Indonesia is promoting “reuse” as a key solution to its plastic waste crisis, with civil society and the Ministry of Environment launching a “reuse road map” to mainstream practices like refilling and returning containers.
April 01, 2025
How China, Indonesia’s coal provinces can learn from each other
Coal-dependent regions have much experience to share on the energy transition, write two authors from China and Indonesia.
March 25, 2025
Indonesia strengthens green transition efforts despite U.S. withdrawal from JETP
To support energy transition and the green economy, the Indonesian government has officially established a cross-departmental special task force, led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.
March 24, 2025
Low-carbon offices gain popularity in Indonesia despite market slowdown
Despite an oversupply of office buildings in Indonesia, demand for low-carbon offices remains strong. The occupancy rate for green office spaces jumped 73.4% in the second half of last year, with rental prices also increasing, according to a report.
March 24, 2025
Indonesia’s 47 companies in mining, palm oil tied to illegal deforestation
Indonesia’s environmental group has filed a formal complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, accusing 47 companies of environmental destruction and corruption.
March 19, 2025
Chauffeur at Indonesia energy nonprofit drives uptake of biogas by Java farmers
A former migrant worker and chauffeur in Indonesia has pioneered the use of biogas in his home village near the city of Yogyakarta on Java Island.
March 17, 2025
Indonesia to build waste-to-energy plants in 30 cities to tackle pollution
Nearly 60% of waste in Indonesia is not properly managed, with much of it either being incinerated or landfilled, which causes severe environmental pollution. In response, the Prabowo government plans to build waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in 30 cities acr
March 07, 2025
U.S. exit from JETP threatens $3 billion green financing for Indonesia, Vietnam
U.S. Treasury officials have confirmed that the United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), refusing to provide the financing needed by developing countries for climate transformation.