Untangling the socio-political knots: A systems view on Indonesia's inclusive energy transitions

Sekaringtias, Annisa; Verrier, Brunilde; Cronin, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102911

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“…Sekaringtias et al provides insight into the socio-political challenges of the energy transition in Indonesia. The research shows that conflicts of interest, inconsistent regulations and low capacity at the implementation level are the main obstacles [19]. Recommendations such as the establishment of an independent agency for energy transition and empowering regional participation are important.…”

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Constitutional balance: Synchronizing energy and environmental policies with socio-economic mandates

Abdussamad,

Harun,

Muhtar

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945) has been a focal topic of normative legal study because of the tension it highlights between the competing goals of economic efficiency and social fairness. Public policy, particularly in the areas of energy and the environment, is impacted by this problem. Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution requires the government to exercise control over natural resources. However, this provision sometimes leads to “constitutional extractivism,” which puts efficiency ahead of social justice and environmental sustainability. This problem is especially noticeable in Indonesia’s mining investments, where a concentration on economic expansion at the expense of environmental and social justice is a real risk. Conventional techniques that place too much emphasis on quantitative data or public engagement need to be abandoned in favour of renegotiating objectives in the socioeconomic agenda from a public policy viewpoint. Indicators of social justice and environmental sustainability should be acknowledged as critical factors in the new paradigm. More study is required to align energy and environmental policy with societal and economic imperatives. The effects on society and the environment must be included in any policy that seeks to promote the use of renewable energy. To ensure that policies are just and lasting, they should be evaluated and revised on a regular basis.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Constitutional balance: Synchronizing energy and environmental policies with socio-economic mandates

Abdussamad,

Harun,

Muhtar

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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“…Secondly, political and institutional barriers have significantly impacted the economic and financial sectors in Indonesia's energy transition. The government allocates a limited budget for climate action, prioritising other sectors over it [29], and considers the decarbonisation framework, such as renewable energy development, as a significant burden [30]. Similarly, the private sector deems it as a high-risk investment due to its substantial capital expenditure [31], thus is unattractive to investors [9] and leads to market inefficiency [32].…”

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Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence and Exploring Just Energy Transition Pathways in Indonesia Using OSeMOSYS (Open-Source Energy Modelling System)

Hersaputri,

Yeganyan,

Cannone

et al. 2024

Climate

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Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is not adequately reflected in the significant CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel-intensive energy sectors, despite the enormous potential of renewable energy sources in the country. The ongoing coal regime has led to electricity oversupply and air pollution problems. Despite the huge challenges for Indonesia, a just energy transition away from fossil fuel is crucial. This study aims to explore the ideal energy mix and key emission reduction pathway in Indonesia in achieving a just energy transition using the least-cost optimisation energy modelling tool OSeMOSYS. Six scenarios are modelled over the period 2015–2050 including coal phase-out, NDC, the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and carbon tax implementation. The results highlight that solar power, geothermal power, and hydropower are the alternatives for coal decommissioning. Despite the large-scale investment in renewable energy under the NDC and JETP scenarios, emissions could be reduced by 55% and 52%, respectively, by 2050. Moreover, Indonesia’s current carbon tax rate will not lead to a significant emission reduction. Three recommended policies include (1) accelerating CFPP retirement; (2) imposing an aggressive carbon tax rate; (3) prioritising investment in solar technologies.

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“…Thus, it can be argued that energy exploitation in Indonesia has resulted in various injustices suffered by local communities, ranging from environmental destruction to health risks. Some cases have gained national coverage and public support, but only minimal reparative measures have been undertaken (Sekaringtias et al, 2023). This has caused certain community members to express their powerlessness compared to the influential energy institutions in Indonesia (Sekaringtias et al, 2023).…”

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“…Some cases have gained national coverage and public support, but only minimal reparative measures have been undertaken (Sekaringtias et al, 2023). This has caused certain community members to express their powerlessness compared to the influential energy institutions in Indonesia (Sekaringtias et al, 2023). Because when the local communities protest, they are frequently subjected to threats from both private and public entities, and in some cases, even criminalised by the government (Fünfgeld, 2019).…”

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Not So Ambitious? Indonesia’s Coal Dependence Amidst The Era of Energy Transition

Febriyanti,

Murtadho,

Almattushyva

2023

GSR

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Indonesia ratified the Paris Agreement to combat climate change and pledged to reduce its carbon emissions. This commitment, however, contrasts Indonesia's development plan under Joko Widodo's administration. His policy has enabled the development of additional power plants, hence perpetuating Indonesia's reliance on coal. Thus, it is essential to examine why Indonesia is still struggling to break free from its dependence on coal, despite its ambitious goal to tackle climate change. This paper will apply the Copenhagen School's securitisation theory to explore how security is defined and shapes Indonesia's energy transition process. Furthermore, this research will use distributive and procedural justice theory to examine the decision-making process and climate change policy implementation. In order to accomplish so, we will employ qualitative methods such as desk studies, which will comprise academic literature as well as government statements and regulations. This paper argues that Indonesia's energy transition is impeded by how other security issues are prioritised above climate change. In addition, the lack of justice principles in the climate policy formulation and implementation has contributed to Indonesia's reliance on coal. Since Indonesia is the world's largest coal exporter and one of the top ten global polluters, this study intends to contribute to identifying challenges in the transition to renewable energy.Keywords: Indonesia; coal dependence; energy transition; securitisation; distributive and procedural justice

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Untangling the socio-political knots: A systems view on Indonesia's inclusive energy transitions

Cited by 16 publications

References 65 publications

Constitutional balance: Synchronizing energy and environmental policies with socio-economic mandates

Constitutional balance: Synchronizing energy and environmental policies with socio-economic mandates

Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence and Exploring Just Energy Transition Pathways in Indonesia Using OSeMOSYS (Open-Source Energy Modelling System)

Not So Ambitious? Indonesia’s Coal Dependence Amidst The Era of Energy Transition

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