The CSO coalition considers the JETP CIPP document half-hearted in its support for a just energy transition. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira emphasized, “Some of the coal-fired power plants slated for early retirement, namely PLTU Cirebon-1, are already part of the ETM scheme. So it seems there is no intention to actually shut down coal-fired power plants. The JETP is unclear: the initial plan to retire coal-fired power plants is simply not being pursued seriously.” Leonard Simanjuntak from Greenpeace added that the document is a compromise, and that the planned early retirement of just 1.6 GW of coal capacity, along with the exclusion of captive coal plants, will hamper the net-zero scenario.
The coalition also highlighted that JETP funding remains dominated by non-concessional loans. Bhima noted, “What’s the point of waiting for the CIPP JETP to be released if the agreement with developed countries is nothing out of the ordinary and still consists mainly of business-as-usual loans?” Pius Ginting stressed the need to increase the share of grants from partner countries to ensure funding is fairer and aligned with the principle of common but differentiated responsibility.
Moreover, the CIPP document must prioritize communities and ensure social inclusion. Verena Puspawardani emphasized, “This can be achieved by engaging various stakeholders, enabling public participation, and involving local governments. Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) must also be a foundation that prioritizes diverse vulnerable groups and affected communities.” Sisilia Nurmala Dewi added that the focus on large-scale renewable energy ignores community-based energy, so the principle of leave no one behind has yet to be fulfilled.
The CSO coalition criticizes the CIPP JETP document for being half-hearted in supporting a just energy transition. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira emphasized, “Some coal plants slated for early retirement, like PLTU Cirebon-1, are already part of the ETM scheme. So, there seems to be no real intent to fully close coal plants. JETP is unclear; the initial goal of retiring coal plants is not being seriously pursued.” Leonard Simanjuntak from Greenpeace added that the document is compromising, and with only 1.6 GW of coal retirement planned and captive coal plants excluded, it will hinder the net-zero scenario.
The coalition also highlighted that JETP funding remains dominated by non-concessional loans. Bhima noted, “What’s the point of waiting for the CIPP JETP release if the agreement with developed countries is ordinary, still mostly business-as-usual loans?” Pius Ginting stressed the need to increase grant portions from partner countries to ensure funding is fair and aligned with the common but differentiated responsibility principle.
Moreover, the CIPP must prioritize communities and social inclusion. Verena Puspawardani stated, “This can be achieved by engaging various stakeholders, ensuring public participation, and involving local governments. Gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion (GEDSI) must also form the foundation, prioritizing vulnerable groups and affected communities.” Sisilia Nurmala Dewi added that focusing solely on large-scale renewable energy ignores community-based renewables, meaning the leave no one behind principle has yet to be fulfilled.