Indonesia assures energy transition will protect workers and environment
The Indonesian government has assured that the implementation of the energy transition will align with environmental protection, ecosystem preservation, and the safeguarding of affected workers.
In a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday, Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH) Jumhur Hidayat said the transformation towards clean energy must be carried out responsibly to drive economic growth without neglecting environmental aspects or labour welfare. This is part of efforts to achieve sustainable development.
“For Indonesia, the future transformation must be done responsibly. We ensure that every development step adheres to strict environmental standards to align with national climate commitments and ensure protection for impacted workers,” Jumhur said.
Speaking at the High-Level Ministerial and CEO Dialogue at the Global Electrification and Transition Energy Summit (GETES) 2026 in London, he conveyed that Indonesia holds a strategic position in supporting global climate change mitigation efforts as one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. He noted that Indonesia’s tropical forests, peatlands, and mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role as natural carbon sinks and climate stabilisers.
Therefore, the government continues to strive to maintain a balance between accelerating the energy transition, economic growth, protecting natural resources, and safeguarding labour so that the benefits of development can be enjoyed sustainably.
He stressed that the national energy transition policy is built through an approach that integrates economic development with environmental protection. Under this approach, every energy project and investment is required to meet strict environmental standards.
“Our priority is to ensure that the direction of development policy remains integrated with strong environmental guidelines. This approach serves as the foundation for Indonesia to maintain consistency between economic growth and environmental conservation targets,” Jumhur said.
Indonesia’s commitment aligns with the call by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who urged an accelerated global energy transition that is fair, inclusive, and does not leave behind affected countries or communities. At the forum attended by ministers and leaders of global energy companies, Guterres emphasised that the energy transition must create new jobs, strengthen public welfare, and uphold humanitarian values.
In addition to reaffirming national commitments, the Indonesian delegation also invited partner countries to strengthen transparent and equitable international cooperation to accelerate the shift towards cleaner energy systems while supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals.