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This executive summary of the 2021 State of Cities Climate Finance report, produced by the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance with World Bank contributions, analyzes global urban climate investment flows and the enabling conditions required to close the investment gap. It establishes a framework for tracking urban climate finance and provides recommendations for city, national, and international officials to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed for low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development.

This executive summary of the 2021 State of Urban Climate Financing report, produced by the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance with World Bank contributions, analyzes global urban climate investment flows, identifies significant funding gaps—particularly in developing nations—and proposes a framework of 'enabling conditions' to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed for low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development.

This executive summary of the 2021 report 'État du financement climatique des villes' analyzes the current state of urban climate investment, identifies significant funding gaps—particularly in developing nations and for adaptation efforts—and proposes frameworks to mobilize the trillions of dollars required for low-carbon, resilient urban development.

This executive summary of the 2021 report 'O Estado do Financiamento Climático das Cidades' (The State of City Climate Finance), produced by the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA), analyzes current urban climate investment levels, identifies barriers to funding, and proposes frameworks to mobilize the necessary capital for low-carbon and resilient urban development.

This executive summary of the 2021 State of Cities Climate Finance report, produced by the Alliance for Leadership in City Climate Finance with World Bank contributions, analyzes global urban climate investment flows, identifies barriers to funding, and proposes frameworks to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed for low-carbon and resilient urban development.

The report 'The Road to Sustainable Transport' examines the environmental and social impacts of global transportation, the evolution of international policy from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the Sustainable Development Goals, and case studies of sustainable urban mobility. It highlights the role of public transit, non-motorized transport, and electrification in reducing carbon emissions and improving public health, while noting the potential for post-COVID-19 recovery packages to accelerate these transitions.

The report outlines Indonesia's ambition to develop USD 400 billion in infrastructure by 2019, highlighting a significant gap of USD 150 billion to be filled by private and international capital. It showcases a pipeline of 38 green projects for 2018-2019, primarily in renewable energy (geothermal, hydro) and low-carbon transport (rail, BRT). The document emphasizes the success of Indonesia's first sovereign green sukuk (USD 1.25 billion) and the government's policy reforms, such as the creation of PINA and BKPM, to attract sustainable finance. It also details Indonesia's climate goals, including a 29-41% GHG emission reduction by 2030 and a target for renewables to make up 23% of the energy mix by 2025.

A briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) discussing research on accelerated sea-level rise and the necessary emissions reductions for Canada to meet global climate targets.

This document consists of the annexes to a July 2014 report by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). It provides detailed data on the use of public climate finance in Indonesia for 2011, including budget expenditure tables, definitions of climate finance by sector, a comparison of budget line markings, a list of relevant laws and regulations, and a review of climate-related activities by state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

This 2012 report provides an action plan for reforming fuel subsidies in Indonesia, specifically targeting the subsidized gasoline 'Premium'. It highlights the fiscal burden of these subsidies (US$18.1 billion in 2011) and analyzes the government's plans to restrict consumption and introduce alternative fuels like CNG and LGV. The report identifies significant infrastructure gaps in refineries and filling stations, political risks associated with the 2014 elections, and a lack of effective public communication. It recommends transitioning from ad-hoc pricing to an automated, market-based pricing mechanism and improving social safety nets to mitigate the impact on vulnerable populations.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its EMBARQ network analyzes the modernization of public transport in 13 cities across Latin America and Asia. It focuses on the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, comparing their performance, costs, and operational challenges to provide a synthesis of lessons learned for urban planners in developing nations.

This research paper examines the economic relationship between Indonesia and the European Union following the July 2009 signing of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), highlighting the challenges Indonesia faces in pursuing a Free Trade Agreement (IEUFTA) due to economic imbalances and differing views on trade liberalization.

This case study examines the landscape of climate change financing for cities in Indonesia, with a specific focus on the city of Kupang. It analyzes the availability of international, national, and local funds, identifies significant governance and funding gaps at the municipal level, and proposes the establishment of a local trust fund to better mobilize and manage climate finance for mitigation and adaptation.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Energy Program, which provides guidance to authorities on transitioning to sustainable energy systems, reforming fossil fuel subsidies, and implementing international climate commitments.

This report evaluates the financial sustainability of Indonesia's electricity sector using the Financial Sustainability Electricity Sector (FSES) framework. It examines the state-owned utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the role of government subsidies, the expansion of generation capacity through Fast Track Programmes, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy while achieving universal electricity access.

This guide, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Global Subsidies Initiative and the Institute for Essential Services Reform, examines the costs and benefits of energy subsidies in Indonesia. It details the mechanisms of subsidies for fuel, electricity, coal, and LPG, arguing that these measures primarily benefit wealthier citizens while creating fiscal vulnerabilities, discouraging clean energy investment, and encouraging illegal activities like smuggling.

This briefing paper by Trend Asia criticizes the Indonesian government's continued reliance on coal-fired power plants (PLTU) despite escalating climate disasters and negative socio-economic impacts. It details legal challenges brought by civil society organizations and affected citizens against the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) 2025-2060 and the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025-2034, arguing that these documents perpetuate fossil fuel dependency and ignore public health and environmental risks.

This report by Trend Asia examines the planned construction of the Jawa 9 and 10 coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Cilegon, Banten, funded by South Korean financial institutions. The document argues that the project is economically unviable, environmentally destructive, and a threat to public health, while highlighting a contradiction between South Korea's domestic climate commitments and its overseas investments in coal.

This report by Trend Asia argues that the construction of the Java 9 and 10 Coal Power Plants (CPP) in Cilegon, Banten, is a 'forced investment' that is economically unviable, environmentally destructive, and a threat to public health. The document calls for South Korean financial institutions to withdraw funding, citing a contradiction between this project and South Korea's domestic 'Green New Deal' and climate commitments.

This guide, published by Trend Asia and associated with the Jakarta International Literary Festival (JILF) 2024, addresses the climate emergency in Indonesia. It critiques the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass 'co-firing' as greenwashing, and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for a just, democratic energy transition based on community-led renewable energy and provides actionable steps for individuals to reduce emissions and engage in collective political advocacy.