Climate Change Solutions Update

Tag: Indonesia

  • Why the Next Era of Mangrove Restoration Must Be Led Locally

    Coastal 500, the world's largest network of local government leaders committed to coastal protection, has surpassed its 500-member goal with the addition of 105 leaders from Indonesia's Sangihe Islands. The focus is on the importance of local leaders in building thriving coastal communities, particularly in protecting and restoring mangrove forests. Mangroves provide crucial benefits such as shoreline protection, habitat for fish and shellfish, biodiversity support, and food security. Local governments play a key role in balancing coastal development, fisheries access, and disaster planning to ensure effective mangrove conservation. Mangrove protection and restoration are most effective when locally owned, politically supported, and integrated into coastal governance priorities, as seen in Brazil, the Philippines, and Honduras. Coastal 500, representing over 2,000 communities across 8 countries, empowers communities and promotes sustainable fishing practices for climate resilience and food security, with Rare serving as the Secretariat to support members in coordinating activities and engaging with partners.

    https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/the-next-era-of-mangrove-restoration-must-be-local

  • Find The Lego: How Indonesia Can Turn Diesel Generator Retirement Into A Scalable Program

    Indonesia is strategically shifting towards replacing remote diesel generation with solar and batteries to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. The estimated capital cost for this transition is around $2.5 billion to $3.4 billion, with a payback period of 3 to 6 years. The country's challenge lies in the complexity of institutional economics and the geographical spread of its population across 17,000 islands. The focus is on creating repeatable infrastructure systems for diesel replacement, rather than custom engineering solutions, to drive down costs and increase efficiency in the renewable energy transition. The goal is to establish a durable and scalable deployment system that will lead to measurable reductions in diesel usage and improved performance across the board.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/find-the-lego-how-indonesia-can-turn-diesel-generator-retirement-into-a-scalable-program/

  • Passing the Current

    The Misool Marine Reserve in Indonesia, known for its high marine biodiversity, has seen improvements in coral reefs thanks to the coral restoration work led by the Misool Foundation. Through training local communities in coral planting techniques, the foundation has empowered villagers and students to become stewards of the reef, creating a self-sustaining network dedicated to marine conservation. By embedding conservation practices within the community, the foundation is ensuring the long-term protection of the marine ecosystem. As school students from nearby villages practice these techniques, they are preparing to be future guardians of the reef, contributing to the ongoing efforts to restore and protect the marine environment.

    https://wildnet.org/news/passing-the-current/

  • Mobilizing Mangrove-Positive Action for the World’s Coasts

    Mangrove forests play a vital role in combating climate change and biodiversity loss through carbon storage and shoreline protection, but are disappearing due to various industries. The concept of "mangrove-positive action" is gaining momentum, with businesses recognizing the benefits of healthy mangrove ecosystems. Initiatives in Southeast Maluku, Indonesia, and Belize showcase successful community-led approaches to sustainable management and conservation. By scaling solutions and fostering partnerships, investments, and policies, businesses can contribute to halting mangrove loss and building resilient coastal economies for a sustainable future.

    https://www.mangrovealliance.org/news/mobilizing-mangrove-positive-action-for-the-worlds-coasts

  • Construction begins on Karangkates floating solar plant at Indonesian dam

    Physical construction has begun on the 100MWac Karangkates Floating Solar Power Plant at Karangkates Dam in Indonesia, a joint initiative between PLN Nusantara Renewables, GD Power Hongkong, and PJT I. This project integrates renewable energy with water infrastructure to optimize dam assets without compromising safety and water management functions. By utilizing floating solar technology on reservoirs, the project helps avoid land acquisition and reduce surface water evaporation, contributing to Indonesia's renewable energy expansion under the national Net Zero Emissions target.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/construction-begins-on-karangkates-floating-solar-plant-at-indonesian-dam/

  • Air con leads surge in energy use as world heats up – but most new demand is being powered by solar

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a surge in electricity demand driven by air conditioning due to climate-driven heatwaves and rising temperatures, but renewable energy generation, particularly in solar investment, is also on the rise. Overshooting the 1.5 °C temperature target is now inevitable, but there is potential to meet cooling needs with solar energy in regions like India, Indonesia, the Middle East, and Africa. The World Energy Outlook outlines scenarios for future energy demand and generation mix, with the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) scenario aiming to limit warming to below 1.5°C by 2100 through widespread deployment of CO2 removal technologies. Renewable energy, especially solar PV, is driving global growth towards a more efficient and secure energy system, urging fossil fuel importing countries to transition faster to avoid raising global temperatures and increasing energy demand through inefficient fossil fuel use.

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/air-con-leads-surge-in-energy-use-as-world-heats-up-but-most-new-demand-is-being-powered-by-solar/

  • Cropped 5 November 2025: Nature finance at COP30; Storms devastate crops; Brazilian deforestation decline

    Key climate-related points from the section include Brazil's announcement of an 11% drop in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, Malaysia and Indonesia updating their climate targets ahead of COP30, and the failure of UN biodiversity negotiations to agree on recommendations for the next major round of discussions. Additionally, Hurricane Melissa caused damage to crops in the Caribbean, while Cyclone Montha affected the agricultural sector in India, leading to significant losses for farmers. Around 1.7 billion people worldwide are living in places where human-driven land degradation is leading to falling crop yields, posing a threat to agricultural productivity and food security. Nigeria approved a new national carbon market framework to unlock up to $3bn annually in carbon finance, reinstated funding for climate change initiatives, and committed to mainstreaming climate action into national development. American pop star Billie Eilish announced a donation of $11.5m from her upcoming tour proceeds to causes dedicated to food equity, climate justice, and reducing carbon pollution. Eel trafficking in Europe, combined with habitat loss, pollution, and the climate crisis, is driving the slippery fish towards extinction. The COP30 UN climate talks in Brazil are focusing on the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a new funding mechanism to protect tropical forests. However, concerns have been raised about the fund's design and effectiveness in preserving forests. Brazil is also pushing for increased use of sustainable fuels and the development of biodiversity offsets and carbon credit markets. Despite a deadline for new climate pledges, only a third of countries have submitted them so far. Climate finance experts are concerned that the focus on private sector involvement is weakening official funds for climate solutions at COP30. They argue that addressing root drivers of tropical forest loss, such as changing diets and shifting harmful subsidies, would unlock serious grant money for countries. New science highlights the impact of expanding irrigation on water depletion and the potential climate implications of ammonia emissions from farming. The article also includes information on greenwashing in agriculture, wildlife trafficking, rainforest threats in Nigeria, and life in Sulawesi island.

    https://www.carbonbrief.org/cropped-5-november-2025-nature-finance-at-cop30-storms-devastate-crops-brazilian-deforestation-decline/