Keterangan Pers Juru Bicara Pemerintah untuk Presidensi G20 Indonesia, 12 Mei 2022

Summary

In this informative message, Maudy Ayunda highlights the urgency of sustainable energy transition, a key priority of President CJ20 Indonesia. The script outlines the challenges posed by climate change, including rising global temperatures and health threats. The president emphasizes three key issues in energy transition: universal access to clean energy, smart clean energy technology, and advancing energy finance. The importance of collaborative efforts, innovative public-private partnerships, and the adoption of electric vehicles are discussed as part of Indonesia's commitment to reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy.

Takeaways

• 😀 The President of Indonesia, CJ20, is focusing on sustainable energy transition as a priority issue.
• 😀 The global temperature is rising, and it is expected to increase by 1.5°C over the next five years, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change.
• 😀 The energy sector is responsible for nearly 90% of global CO2 emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change.
• 😀 Since the industrial revolution, global surface temperatures have increased by 1.2°C, which is significantly impacting the planet's ecosystems.
• 😀 The World Health Organization considers climate change the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century, with new diseases and pandemics emerging.
• 😀 The three main issues for the energy transition, according to the President, are affordable and reliable energy access, smart and clean energy technologies, and advancing energy finance.
• 😀 The goal of the energy transition is to promote international cooperation in clean energy research, renewable energy, and advanced fossil fuel technologies.
• 😀 Achieving SDG Goal 7 by 2030, which focuses on affordable and clean energy, is part of the President's agenda.
• 😀 Transitioning to electric vehicles is a key strategy for reducing emissions, with the Indonesian government promoting the use of environmentally friendly transportation.
• 😀 The government of Indonesia has launched a collaboration program to develop the electric vehicle ecosystem between state-owned companies and the private sector, with a focus on achieving sustainable energy transition.

Q & A

What is the main focus of President J20 Indonesia's priorities?

The main focus is on sustainable energy transition, aiming to address climate change and global energy challenges.

Why is sustainable energy transition urgent?

Sustainable energy transition is urgent because the Earth’s temperature is rising, and recent studies suggest it could increase by 1.5°C in the next five years, contributing to climate change and environmental damage.

What percentage of global CO2 emissions is contributed by the energy sector?

The energy sector contributes nearly 90% of global CO2 emissions, making it a key player in combating climate change.

How much has the Earth's average surface temperature increased since the Industrial Revolution?

The Earth's average surface temperature has increased by 1.2°C since the Industrial Revolution.

What health risks are associated with climate change according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Climate change is considered the greatest health threat of the 21st century, leading to new diseases and even pandemics, as seen in various parts of the world, including Indonesia.

What are the three main issues in energy transition discussed by President J20 Indonesia?

The three main issues are: 1) Access to affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy for all; 2) Smart and clean energy technologies; and 3) Advancing energy finance through innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.

How does President J20 Indonesia plan to achieve the target for sustainable energy?

President J20 Indonesia aims to achieve sustainable energy targets by collaborating internationally on clean energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, and investing in infrastructure and energy finance.

What role do electric vehicles (EVs) play in Indonesia's energy transition?

Electric vehicles are part of Indonesia's strategy to reduce emissions by 29% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. The government has also launched collaborations to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem.

When did President Jokowi officially launch the electric vehicle ecosystem development program?

President Jokowi officially launched the electric vehicle ecosystem development program on February 23, 2022, as a part of Indonesia's energy transition efforts.

How can individuals contribute to the energy transition in their daily lives?

Individuals can contribute by using public transportation, which helps reduce emissions, and by supporting the adoption of clean and renewable energy technologies.