Indonesia's plans for renewable energy may endanger forests
Indonesia, which is heavily dependent on coal for electricity, needs to move away from fossil fuels. It aims to generate 75 gigawatts from renewable sources over the next fifteen years.
Envoy to COP29 says Indonesia will build 75 GW renewable energy within 15 years.
Indonesia will offer international investors the opportunity to build 75 gigawatts of renewable energy in the country within the next 15-year period, said its climate envoy on the sidelines the COP29 summit.
Envoy to COP29 says Indonesia will build 75 GW renewable energy within 15 years.
Indonesia will offer international investors the opportunity to build 75 gigawatts of renewable energy in the country within the next 15-years, said its climate envoy on the sidelines the COP29 summit.
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