Accelerating the Energy Transition, Indonesian Minister of Finance Launches ETM Country Platform

BALI, JAKTIMES.COM- The Indonesian government through the Minister of Finance (Minister of Finance) Sri Mulyani Indrawati launched the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) Country Platform to accelerate the energy transition towards new and renewable energy (EBT) to anticipate climate change. Sri Mulyani said the government must immediately take decisive action to anticipate climate change. Accelerating the […]

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MRT Jakarta Receives New Renewable Energy Study Grants from the United States

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) received a grant of US$709,630 for a Feasibility Study on the proposed renewable energy initiative provided by the United States Government through the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This was revealed when the signing of the grant agreement was carried out directly by the President Director of […]

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PTBA and China Huadian Agree to Build a PLTB in Indonesia with an Investment Value of Around IDR 25 trillion

PT Bukit Asam Tbk. (PTBA) and China Huadian Corporation have agreed to collaborate in the development of a Wind Power Plant (PLTB) in Indonesia. Previously, PTBA and China Huadian had collaborated in the development of the Sumsel-8 Mine Mouth Power Plant with a capacity of 2×620 MW, with an investment value of US$1.68 billion or […]

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Jakarta’s urban forests have the potential to reduce around 10,565 tons of CO2e

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM-  The forestry sector, with conservation and urban forest activities, had the potential to reduce around 10,565 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) during 2021, the Jakarta Environmental Office stated. “The act of planting a tree is expected to be able to reduce greenhouse gases,” Head of the Jakarta Environmental Office Asep Kuswanto noted […]

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Accelerate the Transition of New Renewable Energy through Optimizing the Role of Youth

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- The acceleration of the transition to new and renewable energy in Indonesia needs the support and contribution of young people, considering that the young population now occupies a very large position. Based on the latest BPS data, the current demographics of youth in Indonesia according to the age range between 16-30 years are […]

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At the C20 Forum, Mardiana Deren Shares Stories of Indigenous Peoples’ Efforts to Preserve Forests

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- Indigenous peoples mostly live around the forest, contributing greatly to forest conservation, because their lives are very dependent on the forest. This is based on the support of the awareness that the environment in which they live must be preserved. “We maintain this because the earth has given birth to all sources of […]

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Ministry of Industry encourages the development of sorghum in Indonesia

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- The Ministry of Agriculture is intensifying the development of sorghum from upstream to downstream to strengthen alternative food commodities in an effort to face challenges amid the world’s food crisis. Director-General of Food Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture Suwandi said in an official statement on Friday that sorghum was not only a […]

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President Jokowi Urges to Immediately Start Work on the Abadi LNG Project in the Masela Block

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) made a statement after reviewing the distribution of social assistance at the Olilit Market, Saumlaki, Maluku on Friday (Sept 2, 2022). MALUKU, JAKTIMES.COM- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pressed for starting the Abadi LNG project in Masela Block, Maluku, soon by roping in a new partner for Inpex Corporation as the operator. […]

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20 Urban Leaders In The G20 Framework To Promote Sustainable Economy

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- the U20 Communique (Joint Statement) was handed over by the city leaders who attended the U20 Mayors Summit to the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs representing the G20 Presidency of Indonesia. This year, Indonesia acted as the chair of the G20 Presidency for 2022, while the U20 is an engagement group of the […]

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