In a 156-page long term strategy document submitted to the UN, it outlines three pathways including a “low carbon scenario compatible with the Paris Agreement”. Even under this pathway, the most ambitious of the three, the amount of coal used for primary energy will continue to grow until at least 2050.
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On 14 July 2021, the EU has officially launched the Fit for 55 Climate Package, an initiative to meet the EU’s Green Deal goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030.
In collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union, FPCI has the pleasure to conduct the FPCI Ambassadorial Lecture with H.E. Vincent Piket with the theme “EU’s Fit for 55 Climate Package: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Indonesia?” that take place on Thursday, 22 July 2021.
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Despite the disruptions it entails, COVID-19 has brought about a great opportunity for reforms in many sectors. However, Indonesia seems to be slow in adapting to these changes. The manufacturing sector may have positive expansion since October 2020, but Indonesia’s economy should not rely only on that sector alone to reach a 4.5 percent growth at the end of 2021 and above 5.0 percent in 2022 as planned. Indonesia also witnessed several political dynamics such as the launch of a sovereign wealth fund and changes in the cabinet’s nomenclature that raised many questions.
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In early June, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell visited Jakarta and he presented the EU’s strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. He set out the EU’s strong engagement, working with partners to help keep the regional order open and rules-based.
In accordance with that, FPCI and the Delegation of the European Union in Jakarta have the pleasure to conduct the FPCI Ambassadorial Lecture with H.E. Vincent Piket with the theme “Updates on the EU’s New Strategy for Cooperation with the Indo-Pacific Region: What Does It Mean for the EU-Indonesia Relations?” that took place on Thursday, 24 June 2021.
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The clearing of natural forests for the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia is putting its commitment to reducing emissions at risk, according to a new report, while also causing the loss of land and livelihoods among the country’s rural communities.
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Speaking to the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) on Wednesday, Sharma said: “Every G7 nation has agreed to ambitious 2030 emissions reductions target, the net zero by 2050. But what we need is for everyone to move forward on that, and clearly we need G20 countries, including Indonesia, to move forward.”
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As it is set for November 2021 after having been postponed since last year, we delve into the preparations towards COP26. What has been achieved? What should be improved? How do countries tackle climate change issues?
Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) cordially invites you to follow an armchair discussion between FPCI Chairman Dr. Dino Patti Djalal and President of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Alok Sharma.
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In a briefing to Indonesian media, Zulkifi Zaini, president of the state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), said the company would invest in renewables and aim to become carbon neutral by 2050.
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Europe Day (9 May) is a celebration of peace and unity in Europe. Every year in May, the European Union (EU) institutions in Europe as well as its offices all over the world organize a variety of activities for all ages to mark the day and raise awareness about the EU.
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In cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Indonesia, the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) has the pleasure to invite you to the Erasmus+ Virtual Info Session 2, Q&A on “Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree” Scholarship and Exchange Program with members of Erasmus Mundus Association Indonesia.
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