Uliyasi Simanjuntak

Kupang, 30 June 2026 – The Provincial Government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is following through on its commitment to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2050, ten years ahead of Indonesia’s national target. In collaboration with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), the provincial government is developing a low-carbon electricity roadmap.

Jakarta, June 25, 2026 – “If the coal industry shuts down, people working in the laundry business will also lose their jobs. Even now, many boarding houses have already closed. So where will our livelihoods come from?” asked a resident in the opening scene of the documentary Pelita Asa (“A Beacon of Hope”). The question reflects the growing anxiety of communities whose livelihoods depend on the coal industry.

Jakarta, 18 June 2026 – Freight transportation in Indonesia relies heavily on trucks. Although trucks account for only around 4 percent of the vehicles operating on the country’s roads, they were responsible for approximately 29 percent of transport-sector emissions, or about 48 million tonnes of CO₂, in 2024. In addition, roughly one-third of Indonesia’s truck fleet is more than 20 years old, making it not only fuel-inefficient but also increasingly polluting.