Australia Announces $50m Climate Funding for Indonesian SMEs
Jakarta. Australia will provide $50 million in climate funding to Indonesia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as startups, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when hosting President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in Sydney.
BRIN develops eco-friendly energy sources to cut emissions
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing alternative environmentally friendly energy sources, such as bioethanol for biofuels and hydrogen, to support the transition from fossil-based to clean energy to reduce carbon emissions.
Brunei seeks sustainable growth path
Rising oil prices have allowed oil-rich Brunei to enjoy a budget surplus this year, but such good news also raises the question about its sustainability, analysts said.
Cambodia sets example for climate action in the cooling sector
Phnom Penh, 9 March 2023 – The government of Cambodia is launching today its first national strategic plan on cooling – one of the largest contributors to global warming – to lead the country to a greener, cleaner and low-carbon future.
Cambodia, UNDP jointly launch SDG Investor Map to accelerate sustainable development
The Cambodian government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Wednesday jointly launched the Cambodia SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool that identifies viable investment opportunity areas aligned with the Cambodia Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Climate change actions will spur green growth, says Brunei Finance Minister
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 24 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Actions addressing the impacts of climate change, including energy transition, will offer opportunities to drive growth in green jobs and low carbon technologies.
Coal Billionaire Thohir to Use Profit Boom to Begin Green Shift
PT Adaro Energy, one of Indonesia’s biggest coal miners, is shifting to renewable energy after making a fortune from surging commodity prices. The company led by Garibaldi Thohir, the older brother of State Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir, is building solar-powered plants with over 200 megawatt capacity on retired mine sites in Kalimantan, Batam and Bintan […]
Cutting fossil energy use can make Indonesia investment destination
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government’s efforts to realize the energy transition and reduce fossil energy utilization can turn the country into a global investment destination, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has said.
Delving into natural gas’ future in energy transition program
The Indonesian government has adopted an energy transition program that aligns with the Paris Agreement’s goal to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emission by 314 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030.
Digitalization to drive Singapore’s power demand, offer decarbonization solutions
Digitalization will drive Singapore’s future energy demand growth, but also offer solutions to the climate challenge, experts said at a recent industrial forum hosted by Singapore-based carbon exchange, MetaVerse Green Exchange.