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Indonesia's green ambitions
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 01/11/2021
» Construction of the country's first floating solar power plant, along with other renewable energy installations, mark a new phase in Indonesia's green quest to phase out dependence on fossil fuel and achieve its goals of net zero emissions by 2060.
Cleaning up our act
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 14/06/2021
» For Southeast Asian countries, the meaning of regional connectivity and integration goes beyond their vision of development and economic progress. Interconnectedness also applies when discussing disasters and environmental degradation.
Shifting the centre
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 02/09/2019
» After months of hype about a proposal to move Indonesia's capital, President Joko Widodo has confirmed the choice of a site in East Kalimantan, 1,900 kilometres northeast of overcrowded and rapidly sinking Jakarta.
Indonesian planners tackle rampant coastal erosion
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 09/04/2018
» The northern coastline on Indonesia's main island of Java is sinking annually at a fast rate, causing land subsidence and threatening residents of communities living near the shore.
Catching a wave
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/03/2017
» The states along the rim of the Indian Ocean aim to make the vast body of water a focus for future economic growth by pursuing a "blue economy" that emphasises inclusive and sustainable development of the ocean's natural resources and maritime cooperation.
Asean powers up
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/08/2016
» With all Asean member states, except for Brunei, being net importers of energy, the region faces a serious challenge to promote energy security which is essential to the growth of the integrated economy and regional development.