Indonesia Stays Committed to Renewable Energy Growth Despite US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The announcement that the United States is pulling out of the Paris Agreement has sparked debates worldwide, but Indonesia is staying the course on its renewable energy goals. Rosan Roeslani, the Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), made it clear that the country would continue to develop its renewable energy sector. Indonesia plans to increase renewable energy to 23% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, regardless of global political shifts, including the US’s withdrawal from the agreement. In fact, demand for renewable energy is growing, especially in industries like electric vehicles and data centers, where Indonesia sees potential for growth.

Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), reassured the public that the US’s decision wouldn’t disrupt funding for the country’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). She pointed out that funding for renewable energy projects mainly comes from countries like Japan, and that this would remain steady even though the US is stepping back from its commitment to global climate agreements. Indonesia’s renewable energy development has continued to grow even during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when the US also withdrew from the Paris Agreement, showing that progress can continue despite global policy changes.
Indonesia’s dedication to renewable energy is part of a broader commitment to reduce carbon emissions and achieve its Net Zero Emissions target by 2060. Although the costs of renewable energy development can be high compared to fossil fuels, Indonesia is determined to move forward with its plans, seeing this as part of its responsibility to protect the environment and improve air quality for future generations.
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