Strategic Insights from Indonesia: Navigating Political Continuation Toward a Net-Zero Economy

Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy with abundant natural resources, is a key player in the global push towards a net-zero future. With the world’s largest nickel reserves, a bold vision for electric vehicles, and a focus on industrial decarbonization, the country is positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy transition. These initiatives are vital not only for Indonesia’s economic growth but also for contributing to global sustainability efforts. However, the recent presidential election may lead to potential shifts in policy priorities, which could present foreseeable challenges.

This discussion aims to provide an in-depth strategic update on the key sectors driving Indonesia’s net zero transition, insights on the current progress of ministry initiatives, and assess how these may be influenced by the upcoming political continuation.

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Discussion Topics

In this strategic discussion, three main topics will be addressed, with detailed explanations as outlined below:

Advancing Low-Carbon Nickel Downstream Industries and Supply Chains in Indonesia

The discussion will explore the state of emissions in Indonesia’s nickel industries and how they align with the country’s broader climate commitments. It will highlight key initiatives aimed at advancing the climate-economy nexus, particularly through the decarbonization of the nickel industry. Additionally, the discussion will address the opportunities that arise from these efforts, emphasizing how they can contribute to Indonesia's leadership in low-carbon industrial transformation.

Decarbonizing Indonesia's Transport Industry 

The discussion will delve into the key initiatives and focus of the current government, with a particular emphasis on the Indonesia Automotive Industry Decarbonization Roadmap. It will provide key takeaways from the roadmap and explore how these initiatives contribute to the broader decarbonization agenda. Additionally, the discussion will examine strategies for strengthening Indonesia’s and Southeast Asia’s position in the transition to zero-emission vehicles, including insights on market outlook, supply chain dynamics, and future projections.

Indonesia's Green Industrial Revolution

The discussion will focus on the key initiatives and priorities of the current government, specifically the industrial decarbonization roadmap for the nine most prioritized subsectors. It will highlight the roadmap's strategic importance and examine the role of finance, green energy procurement, and private sector-led platforms as the biggest levers driving industrial decarbonization. These critical elements will be explored in terms of how they can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy across various industries.

Contacts

This event is by invitation only. For any inquiry, please contact nada.zuhaira@wri.org or clorinda.wibowo@wri.org.