Partners and Policy: Advancing an inclusive and just transition beyond coal in Indonesia

In many parts of the country, coal is more than an energy source; it is an economic driver, deeply embedded in the livelihoods, infrastructure, and fiscal health of local communities. Provinces like East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and South Sumatra rely heavily on coal revenues, with hundreds of thousands of workers directly or indirectly dependent on the industry.

To ensure a just transition, as countries move beyond coal, they must prioritize social, economic, and climate goals with vulnerable groups—especially women, informal workers, youth, and the elderly—as vital partners in this process. By weaving social justice into policy design and implementation, all community members can benefit from energy, employment, and business opportunities.

IISD’s upcoming study, Coal Transition Impacts and the Approach to Inclusive Just Transition Policies in Indonesia, examines the energy transition in five coal-reliant provinces, exploring the best pathways to pursue a just transition, identifying potential sectors, and proposing solutions for including vulnerable communities, such as women and informal workers.

Join us for a first look at key findings from the report and an insightful discussion on how Indonesia can support a just transition.

Agenda

Welcome

Lucky Lontoh, Senior Engagement Officer, IISD

Achmad Zacky Ambadar, Lead, Electric Mobility and Indonesia Energy, IISD

Opening Remarks

Bathandwa Vazi, Policy Advisor, IISD

Study Presentation

Refina Muthia Sundari, Programme Manager, Traction Energy Asia

Panel Discussion + Q&A

Refina Muthia Sundari, Programme Manager, Traction Energy Asia

Laily Syukriah Himayati, Programme Manager, Humanis Foundation

Steve Mulllins, Climate and Just Transitions Coordinator, Union Aid Abroad APHEDA

Martha Mendrofa, Social, Policy and Economic Research Coordinator, IESR

Conclusion

Networking