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Innovators in Indonesia are advancing renewable energy

GreenBiz

AUGUST 25, 2021

Every power-based decision in Indonesia runs into the all-powerful state utility, yet clean energy can grow.

Indonesia turns focus to floating solar with new 100MW tender

Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Indonesia utility launches tender for another 100MW of floating solar as the archipelago seeks to grow its renewables supply. The post Indonesia turns focus to floating solar with new 100MW tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why Indonesia wants Australia’s help to supply world with EVs and batteries

Renew Economy

JULY 5, 2023

Indonesia's plan to become a global electric vehicle and battery manufacturing hub could be a great opportunity for Australia. The post Why Indonesia wants Australia’s help to supply world with EVs and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sun Cable signs up to help unlock $150 billion of green growth in Indonesia

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Sun Cable strikes deal with Indonesia government to pursue more than $150 billion of green industry opportunities in the archipelago. The post Sun Cable signs up to help unlock $150 billion of green growth in Indonesia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Kellogg’s supplier controversy in Indonesia shows palm oil is still a problem

Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The cereal maker joins the likes of Hershey’s, PepsiCo, and Oreo maker Mondelēz in distancing itself from AAL, the second-largest palm oil company in Indonesia. The move is the latest fallout from a 2022 report published by Walhi, Indonesia’s largest environmental NGO, and Friends of the Earth U.S., JAKARTA — U.S.

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PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for Sustainable Business Practices

3BL Media

JULY 1, 2022

DESCRIPTION: PT Freeport Indonesia recently received the nationally recognized Sustainable Business Practices Award in the Highly Commended Category, making it one of the 20 companies and the only one from Papua getting recognition for its sustainable practices in the business sector. SOURCE: Freeport-McMoRan.

Development

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Grants $94,000 to Women’s Earth Alliance for Reforestation Efforts in Indonesia and Kenya

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Anderson Foundation’s NextGen Committee has awarded a $94,000 grant to Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) for two of their Women in Forests programs in Indonesia and Kenya. On behalf of the entire NextGen Committee, we are grateful to WEA and the women leaders in Indonesia and Kenya who are supported by this grant."

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PT Freeport Indonesia Repatriated 167 Turtles to Native Habitat

3BL Media

JUNE 3, 2022

The turtles were inspected for health conditions and were kept in quarantine by the PT Freeport Indonesia Environmental Department prior to release into their original habitat. Tweet me: PT Freeport Indonesia Repatriated 167 Turtles to Native Habitat [link] #copper #ICMM.

Development

Indonesia’s solar goes to water with opening of region’s biggest floating PV facility

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The third-largest floating PV plant in the world has been launched in Indonesia, with plans in the works to add an extra 500MW of additional capacity. The post Indonesia’s solar goes to water with opening of region’s biggest floating PV facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency - USTDA Advances Indonesia's Power Sector Transition

Global Renewable News

JULY 2, 2023

Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to PT Medco Power Indonesia (Medco), a private Indonesian energy developer, for a feasibility study to help develop an estimated 111-. On May 26th, the U.S.

Development

KS Orka - KS Orka completes capacity testing of Sokoria Unit 2, Indonesia

Global Renewable News

JULY 20, 2023

Sokoria Geothermal Indonesia, a subsidiary of KS Orka Renewables, completed URC Test of Unit 2 Starting the 3rd Quarter of 2023 with a big accomplishment and key milestone: Sokoria Geothermal Indonesi.

Mondel?z International Makes $23 Million Investment to Expand Indonesia Oreo Production

3BL Media

MARCH 1, 2022

DESCRIPTION: We are excited to announce the completion of a $23 million investment to expand our world-class OREO biscuit production line in Cikarang, Indonesia. I am very proud to be investing in Indonesia - a top-five OREO market for Mondel?z SOURCE: Mondel?z z International.

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GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. and PT Medco Power Indonesia Enter Into an MOU

Global Renewable News

JULY 20, 2023

and PT Medco Power Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on future geothermal projects to achieve the Indonesian Government's Net Zero Emissi. GreenFire Energy Inc.

Net Zero

Indonesia takes the lead in sustainable, inclusive growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The McKinsey Platform for Climate Technologies Indonesia aims to help end carbon dependency in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Addressing Malnutrition in and Around Indonesia's Vast Plantations

3BL Media

JUNE 13, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Despite Indonesia’s impressive economic growth, acute malnutrition remains a public health issue across Indonesia, with some places more severely affected than others. Tweet me: Malnutrition remains a public health issue across Indonesia. SOURCE: Musim Mas.

Development

Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership

Sustainability Matters

JULY 9, 2023

Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO, commented on the recent agreement with Australia and Indonesia to advance cooperation and collaboration on electric vehicle production. Collaborating with Indonesia is an exciting opportunity for our country to get involved in advanced EV battery production.

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Indonesia aims to cut emissions with $300 million coal-plant deal

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post Indonesia aims to cut emissions with $300 million coal-plant deal appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The Asian Development Bank is teaming up with an Indonesian fossil fuel-based power producer to decommission a 660 megawatt coal-fired power station and.

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Unlocking Solutions for Sustainable Development Through Youth Leadership in Indonesia

Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

SDSN Indonesia and SDSN Youth Indonesia hosted a national competition for solutions under the youth track of the Southeast Asia and Indonesia Solutions Forum (SAISF).

Development

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TaniHub Group secures $65.5 million for its agtech platform in Indonesia

Impact Alpha

MAY 24, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 24 — TaniHub Group launched in 2016 to help smallholder farmers in Indonesia reach more customers and grow their income. million for its agtech platform in Indonesia appeared first on Impact Alpha. “There. The post TaniHub Group secures $65.5

Accion Venture Lab bets on ‘embedded finance’ in India, Pakistan and Indonesia

Impact Alpha

MARCH 16, 2023

The post Accion Venture Lab bets on ‘embedded finance’ in India, Pakistan and Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, March 16 – Lack of access to finance is a critical barrier to small business growth – and thus, to economic growth.

Circulate Capital aims to build plastic waste recycling infrastructure in underserved Indonesia

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 13, 2022

ImpactAlpha, January 13 — Indonesia generates around 7.8 million tons of plastic waste is mismanaged — uncollected, The post Circulate Capital aims to build plastic waste recycling infrastructure in underserved Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. million tons of plastic waste annually.

Waste

Indonesia includes coal in green and transition taxonomy

Environmental Finance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Indonesia has taken the controversial decision to include the financing of new coal power plants as a transitional activity in its sustainable finance taxonomy.

Conservation in Indonesia is at risk, a team of researchers who study the region argues

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JULY 10, 2023

Indonesia, home to the largest tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia and over 17,500 islands, is a country packed with biodiversity and endangered species. However, scientists studying the region's species and ecosystems are getting banned from Indonesia, and conservation plans are being blocked.

International Hydropower Association - Indonesia to host 2023 World Hydropower Congress

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

Indonesia - KS Orka achieves commissioning of 50-MW Sorik Marapi Unit 3 in Indonesia

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

We are starting 2024 with incredible news from Sorik Marapi! PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (PT SMGP), a subsidiary of KS Orka Renewables Pte. has successfully achieved the Commercial Operatio.

Delterra teams up with Mars, Amcor and P&G for plastics pledge

GreenBiz

MAY 25, 2023

New partnerships aims to tackle plastic pollution by transforming waste management and recycling systems in Indonesia, Argentina and Brazil.

Waste

Beyond Illumination: An Off-Grid Energy Provider in Indonesia Innovates to Maximize the Impact of Solar Home Systems

James Militzer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Indonesia’s electrification rate is far from uniform: According to our market research at All Solar World , some islands enjoy almost 100% energy access, while others in the eastern region, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara, struggle at a mere 62%.

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AXA invests $11 million in Forest Carbon to restore wetlands in Indonesia

Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The post AXA invests $11 million in Forest Carbon to restore wetlands in Indonesia appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, Feb. 4 – French investment manager AXA invested debt and equity from The AXA IM Impact Fund: Climate and Biodiversity. Bonds will.

Is Indonesia Sinking to the Bottom of the Pack?

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The U-turn not only marks a backsliding of the official position displayed early last year but, if implemented, would also relegate Indonesia to the bottom of the pack of global green or sustainable finance taxonomies. This risks Indonesia losing high-quality foreign direct investment and rendering the taxonomy ineffective.

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Ayoconnect scores $10 million to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia

Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post Ayoconnect scores $10 million to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, September 7 — The fintech’s software platform helps banking and other partners collect data to offer more inclusive financial services for Indonesians.

Banking

SDSN Southeast Asia’s and SDSN China Hub host institutions at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2023

Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2023 (ISF), held on September 7–8, 2023, took center stage in Jakarta, uniting global leaders and experts to discuss the urgent need for sustainability. Key Takeaways Universities can serve as hubs for industry and academia to collaborate on sustainable technology.

Academics

Academics Decarbonize Development

Government of Norway - New bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Norway

Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Indonesia and Norway enter into a new.

Climate Change

Indonesia Gets US Grant, and Help from NuScale, for SMRs on Borneo

Energy Central

APRIL 2, 2023

Indonesia Gets US Grant, and Help from NuScale, for SMRs on Borneo Thorcon to Support Pre-Licensing Consultation for 500 MW Advanced Reactor with Indonesia Nuclear Safety Ministry Thorium Energy Alliance Inks MOU with El Salvador Thorium’s Long-Term Potential in Nuclear Energy: IAEA Analysis EDF Sets Up Subsidiary to Focus On Nuward SMR Type (..)

eFishery rakes in $200 million for sustainable seafood in Indonesia

Impact Alpha

JULY 10, 2023

The post eFishery rakes in $200 million for sustainable seafood in Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, July 10 — Indonesian aquaculture tech venture eFishery has raised $200 million from ResponsAbility, Malaysian public pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan, Abu.

The Brief: Impact of corporate political contributions, decarbonizing cement, rural banking in Indonesia, wind turbine robots, subscription e-trucking in California

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 18, 2023

The post The Brief: Impact of corporate political contributions, decarbonizing cement, rural banking in Indonesia, wind turbine robots, subscription e-trucking in California appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: ESG and Impact CEOs are signaling their corporate impact – with their political contributions. Some people decry corporate.

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The Brief: Electrifying New York’s ‘dollar vans,’ biodiversity startups in Indonesia, affordable school loans in India, sexy circular strategies

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 5, 2023

The post The Brief: Electrifying New York’s ‘dollar vans,’ biodiversity startups in Indonesia, affordable school loans in India, sexy circular strategies appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: E-Mobility Electrifying ‘dollar vans’ to boost livelihoods and cut carbon in New York’s transit deserts. Along Flatbush Ave.

Conservation fund Terratai launches to invest in biodiversity startups in Indonesia

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 4, 2023

ImpactAlpha, January 4 – Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. The post Conservation fund Terratai launches to invest in biodiversity startups in Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Deforestation, overexploitation of natural resources, climate change and other.

Climate Change

The Brief: Today’s Call: Racial equity in muni bonds, climate finance tracker, coal shutdown in Indonesia, agtech in Africa, social impact moonshots

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post The Brief: Today’s Call: Racial equity in muni bonds, climate finance tracker, coal shutdown in Indonesia, agtech in Africa, social impact moonshots appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Join Marjorie Henning, NYC’s deputy comptroller for public finance, Kimberlee Cornett of the Robert.

Hosts of SDSN Southeast Asia and SDSN China Hub attend the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2023

Sustainable Development Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2023 , held on September 7–8, 2023, took center stage in Jakarta, uniting global leaders and experts to discuss what's needed to achieve sustainable growth and to accelerate the transition to a green economy. and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva.

Academics

Academics Decarbonize Development

Indonesia - Turning towards Clean Energy, PLN Accelerates the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem from Upstream to Downstream

Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Indonesia's state-owned electric utility.

Indonesia and Vietnam to launch JETP investment plans by COP28

Environmental Finance

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Ahead of COP28, Indonesia and Vietnam are set to launch investment plans for their Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), which could also address the "early phase out" of coal plants.

SDSN Indonesia Mobilizes Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector for the SDGs

Sustainable Development Network

MARCH 27, 2023

From 7 to 9 February, SDSN Indonesia hosted a virtual workshop for over 40 participants in Bahasa Indonesia. Participants also gained a better understanding of how SDGs can be applied to institutional activities/programs and how to categorize activities based on SDGs indicators.

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Circulate Capital invests in plastic recyclers in India and Indonesia

Impact Alpha

APRIL 28, 2020

The post Circulate Capital invests in plastic recyclers in India and Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Five countries are responsible for half of the plastic waste that ends up in oceans worldwide and Circulate founder Rob Kaplan wanted to seize the “opportunity to build new value chains out of.

Waste

Komunal raises $8.5 million to digitalize financial services in rural Indonesia

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 18, 2023

million to digitalize financial services in rural Indonesia appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, January 18 — Surabaya-based fintech startup Komunal has raised $8.5 million from investors including East Ventures Growth Fund, AlphaTrio Sustainable Technology Fund, The post Komunal raises $8.5

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Innovators in Indonesia are advancing renewable energy

Indonesia turns focus to floating solar with new 100MW tender

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Why Indonesia wants Australia’s help to supply world with EVs and batteries

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Sun Cable signs up to help unlock $150 billion of green growth in Indonesia

Kellogg’s supplier controversy in Indonesia shows palm oil is still a problem

PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for Sustainable Business Practices

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee Grants $94,000 to Women’s Earth Alliance for Reforestation Efforts in Indonesia and Kenya

PT Freeport Indonesia Repatriated 167 Turtles to Native Habitat

Indonesia’s solar goes to water with opening of region’s biggest floating PV facility

U.S. Trade and Development Agency - USTDA Advances Indonesia's Power Sector Transition

KS Orka - KS Orka completes capacity testing of Sokoria Unit 2, Indonesia

Mondel?z International Makes $23 Million Investment to Expand Indonesia Oreo Production

GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. and PT Medco Power Indonesia Enter Into an MOU

Indonesia takes the lead in sustainable, inclusive growth

Addressing Malnutrition in and Around Indonesia's Vast Plantations

Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership

Indonesia aims to cut emissions with $300 million coal-plant deal

Unlocking Solutions for Sustainable Development Through Youth Leadership in Indonesia

TaniHub Group secures $65.5 million for its agtech platform in Indonesia

Accion Venture Lab bets on ‘embedded finance’ in India, Pakistan and Indonesia

Circulate Capital aims to build plastic waste recycling infrastructure in underserved Indonesia

Indonesia includes coal in green and transition taxonomy

Conservation in Indonesia is at risk, a team of researchers who study the region argues

International Hydropower Association - Indonesia to host 2023 World Hydropower Congress

Indonesia - KS Orka achieves commissioning of 50-MW Sorik Marapi Unit 3 in Indonesia

Delterra teams up with Mars, Amcor and P&G for plastics pledge

Beyond Illumination: An Off-Grid Energy Provider in Indonesia Innovates to Maximize the Impact of Solar Home Systems

AXA invests $11 million in Forest Carbon to restore wetlands in Indonesia

Is Indonesia Sinking to the Bottom of the Pack?

Ayoconnect scores $10 million to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia

SDSN Southeast Asia’s and SDSN China Hub host institutions at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2023

Government of Norway - New bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Norway

Indonesia Gets US Grant, and Help from NuScale, for SMRs on Borneo

eFishery rakes in $200 million for sustainable seafood in Indonesia

The Brief: Impact of corporate political contributions, decarbonizing cement, rural banking in Indonesia, wind turbine robots, subscription e-trucking in California

The Brief: Electrifying New York’s ‘dollar vans,’ biodiversity startups in Indonesia, affordable school loans in India, sexy circular strategies

Conservation fund Terratai launches to invest in biodiversity startups in Indonesia

The Brief: Today’s Call: Racial equity in muni bonds, climate finance tracker, coal shutdown in Indonesia, agtech in Africa, social impact moonshots

Hosts of SDSN Southeast Asia and SDSN China Hub attend the Indonesia Sustainability Forum 2023

Indonesia - Turning towards Clean Energy, PLN Accelerates the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem from Upstream to Downstream

Indonesia and Vietnam to launch JETP investment plans by COP28

SDSN Indonesia Mobilizes Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector for the SDGs

Circulate Capital invests in plastic recyclers in India and Indonesia

Komunal raises $8.5 million to digitalize financial services in rural Indonesia

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