The forum collected multi‑stakeholder recommendations to shape JETP implementation, addressing social, economic, and environmental dimensions in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. It also fostered vital dialogue to accelerate net‑zero emissions goals and advance a just energy transition.

In her opening remarks, Farah Heliantina, Assistant Deputy for Accelerating Energy Transition at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, underscored CSOs' participation is pivotal to ensuring the energy transition under JETP supports Indonesia’s 8% economic growth target, safeguards energy security, and protects the environment.

"The JETP Progress Report is produced to incorporate CSOs’ views and to ensure an optimal governance process and effective policy implementation. It is hoped the report will connect the government, CSOs, and other stakeholders," she stated.

Facilitated by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), the forum was attended by representatives from more than 50 CSOs, including think tanks, labor unions, and industry associations, such as Greenpeace, Koalisi Perempuan, Konfederasi Serikat Buruh Seluruh Indonesia (KSBSI), the Indonesia Coal Mining Association (ICMA), and Traction Energy Asia.

Paul Butar-Butar, Head of the JETP Secretariat, noted that JETP has completed several thematic reports, including on captive power, the framework for a just energy transition, and on the socioeconomic impacts of net-zero energy transition. He acknowledged that financing for small-scale projects remains a challenge, but a study on financing aimed at resolving the issue is expected to be launched in November.

On governance, he provided an overview of the planned transformation of the Energy Transition and Green Economy Task Force (Satgas TEH) into the JETP Delivery Unit. In the next phase, starting in 2026, JETP will facilitate and advance project priorities and process formal approvals for programs and projects.

“From January 2026, the JETP Delivery Unit will be the main driver in implementing priority projects, ensuring national energy transition pipeline projects align with synergies among the government, private sector, and communities,” he said while reiterating the Secretariat’s commitment to Satgas TEH.

Putu Indy Gardian, JETP’s Energy Model Specialist, shared JETP’s commitments and priorities across its six Investment Focus Areas (IFAs). The 2025 Progress Report adds energy efficiency as the primary driver of emissions reduction as IFA #1. The progress report also highlighted 494 projects under Indonesia's national energy transition.

Other IFA updates include smart‑grid technology within electricity distribution projects and a more advanced approach to coal phase‑out strategies.

Innovative funding mechanism

Elrika Hamdi, Deputy Head of the JETP Secretariat, provided an update on the financing framework. She explained that JETP has established a funding mechanism involving up to 20 financial institutions from the IPG and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). These institutions actively engage with the government and private project developers.

She noted that while financial institutions conduct risk and credit assessments, JETP oversees the process to ensure that projects can progress to the construction phase. To date, approximately USD 3 billion in funding has been approved for several projects, including the Muara Laboh Geothermal Plant, the Saguling Floating Solar PV project, and the expansion of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system in Jakarta.

Elrika highlighted the Saguling Floating Solar PV project as an example of innovative financing collaboration involving public funds, the private sector, philanthropy, and government.

“Overall, JETP Indonesia has developed a comprehensive and innovative financing ecosystem that combines diverse funding sources with a rigorous selection and monitoring process. It is expected that this ecosystem will support a just and sustainable energy transition,” she remarked.

Greater CSO participation

Responding to the report briefing, CSO participants proposed greater participation by communities not only in working groups’ discussions but in decision-making. They expressed hope that JETP will promote inclusive decision‑making to ensure public interests are reflected in the energy transition’s implementation.

Participants also called for more opportunities for community and CSOs to participate in JETP‑funded programs and directly benefit from the initiatives.

The public consultation concluded with shared optimism that CSO feedback will strengthen the 2025 Progress Report.