24 Indonesian cities tackle how to accelerate climate action
24 cities and regencies in Indonesia on 10-11 October 2022 attended the two-day culmination workshop of the 2021-2022 World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge in Jakarta, discussing the role of local governments in supporting the country’s low carbon development goals and exchanging their best climate action practices. The dialogue on “Increasing […]
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DKI Jakarta publicly launches its 2022 emissions inventory and GHG report
Representatives from the Environment and Forestry Agency (DLHK) of DKI Jakarta, stakeholders and non-profit organizations attending the public launch of the DKI Jakarta Emissions Inventory and GHG Report. As 2022 draws to a close, DKI Jakarta, through the province’s Environment and Forestry Agency (DLHK) in collaboration with the Center for Research on Energy Policy of […]
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Finding value in manure: Sumbawa Regency’s dung-powered renewable energy transition
(in photo above) West Nusa Tenggara is one of the largest beef producers in Indonesia. The resulting cow dung from its over-250,000 cow population has enormous biogas energy potential. Sumbawa Regency citizens in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara (WNT) Province still rely heavily on kerosene for their cooking fuel needs. However, a surprising, more eco-friendly alternative is […]
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WEBINAR: Buildings and Cities: How can Southeast Asian cities harness building decarbonization measures to confront climate emergency?
The Zero Carbon Building Accelerator initiative will be holding the second of its three-part webinar series this coming 25 October at 14:00 GMT +8. Titled “Key metrics in assessing energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions as measures towards urban resiliency”,” this webinar will provide knowledge transfer to participants on the topics of energy efficiency and […]
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West Nusa Tenggara, ID, undergoes renewable energy workshop
(in photo above) The 100% RE team from ICLEI Indonesia and in-person workshop participants during the workshop, including representatives from the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources, Regional Development Planning Agency/BAPPEDA of WNT Province, Mataram City, Sumbawa Regency, Department of Public Works and Public Housing, and Department of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). “Our […]
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WATCH: S²Cities stakeholders highlights key takeaways in first year of implementation
Through the S²Cities Programme, the youth are given a platform to work with local governments in addressing pressing concerns on inclusivity, sustainability, and safety in urban environments. The video below highlights key takeaways from the first year of implementation activities throughout program cities. Watch and learn how S²Cities is supporting our youth partners, city officials, […]
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Indonesia Circular Economy Forum highlights circularity in accelerating local climate action
(in photo above) ICLEI Indonesia, represented by Project Officer for Circular Economy Nisa Nidasari, discusses local initiatives in circularity at the 5th Indonesia Circular Economy Forum. How can local governments transition towards circular economies? This was one of the key topics highlighted during the 5th Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) 2022 held on 6 October […]
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Probolinggo City, ID hosts media visit; showcases sustainability initiatives
(in photo above) The media visit delegates visiting the Pilang climate village program in Probolinggo City. ’21-’22 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) finalist Probolinggo City on 30 August to 1 September 2022 hosted a media visit attended by WWF – Indonesia, the ICLEI Indonesia Office, and the winning journalists from the Accelerating the Achievement of Low […]
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