The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is a strategic challenge for Indonesia. Although the government has expressed its commitment to decarbonization, public understanding and participation remain limited, especially among lower-middle-income urban communities. Yayasan Indonesia CERAH recognizes that the success of a just and inclusive energy transition depends heavily on active public involvement. This report explores the knowledge, attitudes, and information needs of three key audience groups: urban housewives, informal sector workers, and young people with basic education. The findings serve as a foundation for designing a strategic, data-driven digital campaign to raise awareness and engagement.
Compilation of the Best Essays from the Essay Contest: Energy Transition and Climate Justice
15 May 2025
The 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) still relies on fossil energy, with natural gas accounting for 10.3 GW. Although often seen as cleaner than coal, gas continues to produce high emissions due to methane leakage and the LNG distribution process. These emissions are estimated to reach 11 million tons of CO₂ per year, threatening Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 target. On the fiscal side, gas purchases and infrastructure development could burden the state budget by up to IDR 155 trillion annually. This analysis highlights the climate and economic risks of long-term dependence on gas.
07 August 2025
Amid the growing urgency of the climate crisis, Indonesia’s banking sector continues to be a major financial backer of the coal industry, disbursing up to US\$7.2 billion in loans from 2021 to 2024. A report by the #BersihkanBankmu Coalition reveals that five national banks contributed US\$5.6 billion, with Bank Mandiri as the largest financier. This trend highlights the government’s weak commitment to energy transition, as it plans to expand coal power capacity—contradicting President Prabowo’s recent pledge to achieve 100% renewable energy within the next decade.
06 August 2025
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