Indonesia has pledged to stop building new coal-fired power plants but despite an outcry from activists it is continuing to build plants that were already planned. Photo: ADITYA AJI / AFPSource: AFPIndonesia on Tuesday launched an investment plan to attract $20 billion pledged by Western nations in a renewable energy transition pact agreed last year for the archipelago to slash emissions and wean itself off coal. "The CIPP provides a strategic roadmap for the ambitious energy transition in Indonesia by considering challenges including technical, financial, and social justice," acting minister of maritime and investments, Erick Thohir said during the launch in Jakarta. Indonesia has pledged to stop building new coal-fired power plants but, despite an outcry from activists, it is continuing to build those that were already planned. The JETP deal has failed to include the captive coal power stations in its calculations, prompting concerns from experts and environmentalists.

Source: Daily Nation November 21, 2023 19:45 UTC