Bandung - Bandung Regent Dadang Supriatna encourages local governments (Pemda) to formulate a timeline for concrete and sustainable actions in the face of climate change so that it is not just a discussion or ceremonial activity.
"It takes a joint effort so that the community is not only focused on entertainment, but also has an awareness of the threat of climate change," he said in a statement in Jakarta, Tuesday, quoted by Antara.
He emphasized the importance of strategic forums to strengthen the commitment of local governments in formulating concrete steps to face climate change.
Through this activity, Dadang, who is also the General Chairman of the Sanitation Care District/City Association, hopes that local governments and stakeholders will increase their readiness to face the impact of climate change while strengthening the synergy of implementing sustainable environmental programs.
He said that Bandung Regency has a strategic role as one of the large oxygen producing areas, so efforts to maintain environmental sustainability must continue to be strengthened.
According to data from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Indonesia targets a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the business-as-usual (BaU) scenario in 2030 as stated in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) document.
In the long term, Indonesia targets the achievement of net-zero emission conditions (net-zero emission) by 2060 or sooner by reducing emissions in the energy sector through increased energy and transportation efficiency, the development of renewable energy, the use of low-carbon fuels, and the application of carbon absorption technology.
However, until 2023 Indonesia has only reached a renewable energy mix of around 13.2 percent of the target of 23 percent by 2025, so the government assesses that achieving the energy transition vision requires the involvement of various parties.
He said the central government had established regulations through the Minister of Environment Regulation which must be followed up in a tangible manner by the local government.
"Today's activities are not just a brief meeting, but must produce a timeline for follow-up activities that are agreed upon together," he said.
He explained that one of the strategic steps that can be taken by the region is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and encouraging the use of renewable energy according to the potential of each region.
He also gave an example of areas with heat potential, such as Kupang, can develop heat-based energy, while areas with abundant water resources, such as on the island of Java, have the opportunity to develop water-based energy.
He also highlighted the importance of energy savings through simple habits, such as turning off lights when not in use.
According to him, educating the public is a challenge in the midst of the rapid flow of information and entertainment content on social media.
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