The Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources at Indonesia's National Development Planning Ministry (PPN/Bappenas), Vivi Yulaswati, emphasized the need for Indonesia's economic growth to coincide with commitments to net zero emissions (NZE). Speaking at the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2024, Yulaswati stressed the importance of a cleaner growth model, recognizing the constraints posed by global climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. She highlighted that achieving the nation’s Paris Agreement commitment—limiting global temperature rise to below 2°C, with an aim of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels—requires a shift toward more sustainable economic practices.
Indonesia, categorized as a middle-income country for the past three decades, aims to avoid the stagnation observed in Argentina, which has been locked in this economic tier. The government’s Vision 2045 (Indonesia Emas) strategy seeks to elevate Indonesia to developed nation status, balancing growth with carbon reduction. Yulaswati added that the national Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets a carbon emission reduction of 31.89% by 2030, increasing to 43.2% with international support. The Long-Term National Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-2045, established under Law No. 59 of 2024, targets a 93.5% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity by 2045. Moving away from coal and investing in renewable energy is vital to these efforts, signaling Indonesia's commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
