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Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reiterated that the use of renewable energy (EBT) and the implementation of green industry is a non-negotiable necessity.
Following the global trend of continuing to shift to clean energy, according to Bahlil, Indonesia must take a strategic role by prioritizing nature conservation and optimizing clean energy.
"Today, the world is talking about green energy and green industry that are oriented towards long-term sustainability. So, I think we have no other choice. In the future, environmentally oriented development must be an important part," said Bahlil at the Republika Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Award event in Jakarta, Thursday (19/9).
Bahlil added that the trend of using environmentally friendly energy has even penetrated the banking sector. In various countries, including Europe, banks now require recommendations from environmental institutions to provide financing. "In Europe and several other countries, banks will only provide credit if there are recommendations from environmental institutions," he said.
He also emphasized that this step is not only a current responsibility, but also an effort to leave a better future for future generations. "What we are doing now is to leave a better future for our children and grandchildren," he continued.
Bahlil is optimistic that Indonesia has great potential to maximize the use of green energy. With abundant renewable energy resources, Indonesia is considered to have sufficient capacity to contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions. "We have extraordinary capabilities for natural resources. Our renewable energy is quite abundant," he said.
In addition, Bahlil also emphasized the importance of preserving existing forests and utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan also expressed a similar view. He emphasized that preserving the environment is no longer an option, but a necessity. This, according to Zulkifli, has become a concern for the world community. "Preserving nature is no longer an option, but a necessity. And it is a concern for the whole world, not just us," said Zulkifli.
With the global trend increasingly moving towards sustainability, Bahlil and Zulkifli both emphasized the importance of concrete steps taken by Indonesia in addressing climate change and utilizing existing renewable energy potential.
