Indonesia Can Control Emissions, but Strong Commitment Needed

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Exhaust smoke from the chimney of the West Java 2 Steam Power Plant or known as the Pelabuhan Ratu PLTU which is located at Cipatuguran Beach, Jayanti Village, Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, Wednesday (4/1/2023).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The result of a national greenhouse gas inventory shows that Indonesia can control emissions under the set scenario. However, the commitment to control emissions needs to be strengthened at the local and global levels, particularly in the energy transition sector.

Adila Isfandiari, a climate and energy campaigner for Greenpeace Indonesia, said the Indonesian government had so far made several improvements in its commitment in coping with climate change. This, among other things, is demonstrated by a number of concrete efforts and actions in overcoming the climate crisis, especially at the global level, throughout 2022.