Low-Carbon Development: Local Investments for a Sustainable Future
Indonesia has committed to significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But that commitment will mean little without the active participation of local governments. Why? Because most economic activity—and its resulting carbon footprint—happens at the regional level. Traction Energy Asia is here to support local governments in facing this challenge through strategic assistance in designing low-carbon […]
Biodiesel for a Just Energy Transition
The conversation around palm oil-based biodiesel in Indonesia is not just about energy—it’s about whose voices are heard and whose are left behind. For too long, the dominant narrative has been shaped by government and large industry players, promoting promises of farmer prosperity and emissions reduction. But the reality on the ground is far more […]
Strengthening the Capacity of Indonesian Districts to Plan for Low-Carbon Development
To support Indonesia’s long-term vision of becoming a fair, prosperous, and advanced nation by 2045—known as Indonesia Emas 2045—Traction Energy Asia, in collaboration with the Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM), is implementing a technical capacity-building program for district-level governments across the country. This program aims to equip local governments with the tools and knowledge to develop […]
Environmental Economics Journalism Academy: Advancing Climate-Conscious Economic Reporting in Indonesia
In 2021, Traction Energy Asia, in collaboration with the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, launched the Environmental Economics Journalism Academy (AJEL). This initiative was born out of the need to address the dominance of media narratives that focus solely on economic growth—often overlooking the environmental consequences that come with it. Through AJEL, 20 economic […]