# environment

Latest news group about environment.

Pramono Anung Calls for New Reservoirs to Tackle Jakarta's Water Supply Issues

According to data from Jakarta's Environment Agency, 63-78 percent of 120-monitored points in Jakarta are heavily polluted.
News Sep 23, 2024 | 7:02 pm

Indonesia Gets $500 Million ADB Loan for Energy Transition

According to ADB, the money will support various policy measures for Indonesia to slash its emissions.
Business Sep 20, 2024 | 2:04 pm

Indonesia Sets 2027 Target for Shifting to Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Indonesia plans to gradually replace fossil-based aviation fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) or biofuels starting in 2027.
Business Sep 17, 2024 | 9:11 pm

UN Chief Appoints Retno Marsudi as Special Envoy on Water

Retno will represent the UN Secretary-General in global water processes and work with UN-WATER and its members.
News Sep 13, 2024 | 9:04 pm

Sumatran Tiger Found Dead in Animal Trap

Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, making the species highly vulnerable to extinction.
News Sep 12, 2024 | 11:03 am

Bezos Earth Fund Boss Promises to Back Prabowo’s Climate Action

As the inauguration nears, Bezos Earth Fund wants Prabowo’s government to keep the deforestation rate in check.
News Sep 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm

Indonesia Now A Step Closer to Exporting Electricity to Singapore

Singapore grants five companies, including Adaro, the conditional licenses needed for the green power export from Indonesia.
News Sep 5, 2024 | 7:49 pm

Don’t Ever Doubt Indonesia’s Net Zero Commitment: Jokowi

While the commitment is there, Indonesia is starved for investments to achieve its net zero commitments.
News Sep 5, 2024 | 3:11 pm

Help Us Fight Anti-Palm Oil Campaign: Indonesia Asks Liberia

Indonesia recently asked Liberia to support its fight against the smear campaign targeted at palm oil, including the EUDR.
News Sep 2, 2024 | 4:34 pm

Authorities Seize 8 Rhino Horns in Major Bust, Largest in Ministry’s History

A joint operation by the Environment Ministry and South Sumatra Police has achieved the largest rhino horn seizure in the ministry's history
News Aug 27, 2024 | 8:26 pm

JETP: Norway Invests $25 Million in Indonesia's Solar Power Development

The $25 million investment in Indonesia’s renewable energy start-up Xurya will support new solar projects in Indonesia.
Business Aug 23, 2024 | 10:47 am

Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission Dream Earns Japan’s Backing

The recent AZEC ministerial meeting saw Japan agreeing to help a number of decarbonization projects in Indonesia.
News Aug 22, 2024 | 6:01 am

Jakarta's New Sanitation Policy Targets 5 Pct Population Still Defecating in Open Spaces

Jakarta introduces a new regulation on wastewater management to target the 5% of its population still practicing open defecation
News Aug 21, 2024 | 3:22 pm

‘Okay But Please Don’t Harm the Planet’: VP on Religious Groups’ Mines

It is okay for faith groups like NU and Muhammadiyah operate mines as long as they do not harm the planet, according to Ma'ruf Amin.
Business Aug 2, 2024 | 8:45 am

Jakarta's Air Quality Index Hits Hazardous Levels, Second Only to Kinshasa

Jakarta's air quality ranked second worst in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Kinshasa, Congo.
Lifestyle Jul 24, 2024 | 2:40 pm

Carbon Trading in Indonesia Reaches $2.26 Million, Far Behind Global Leaders

Indonesia's carbon trading market has achieved a transaction value of $2.26 million, still far behind the EU's 881 billion euro market.
Business Jul 23, 2024 | 3:42 pm

Indonesia Eyes Coconut-Based Jet Fuel

The world’s second-largest coconut producer Indonesia is eyeing the production of sustainable aviation fuel from the fruit.
Business Jul 22, 2024 | 11:21 am

BMKG: Magnetic Storms Pose No Threat to Indonesia

BMKG has assured the public that there is no need for concern over the magnetic storm currently affecting Earth this past week.
Tech Jul 13, 2024 | 9:58 am

US Pleased to See JETP Money is Flowing to Indonesia

US says $1 billion of the promised JETP public money already got approved, while another $2.4 billion is still in negotiations.
News Jul 11, 2024 | 8:35 pm

US Forgives Indonesia’s $35 Million Debt for Coral Reef Conservation

Indonesia and the US have agreed on a debt-for-nature swap scheme worth $35 million.
News Jul 9, 2024 | 2:54 pm
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