The CSO coalition considers the CIPP JETP document half-hearted in its support for a just energy transition. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira emphasized, “Some coal-fired power plants (PLTU) slated for early retirement, namely PLTU Cirebon-1, are already included in the ETM scheme. So it seems there is no real intention to actually close coal-fired power plants. JETP is unclear; the original 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 plan to retire just 1.6 GW of coal-fired power plants, while excluding captive coal plants, will hinder the net-zero scenario.
The coalition also highlighted that JETP funding is still dominated by non-concessional loans. Bhima noted, “What is the point of waiting for the CIPP JETP document to be released if the agreement with developed countries is just ordinary, still consisting of business-as-usual loans?” Pius Ginting stressed the need to increase the share of grants from partner countries so that funding is fairer and in line with the principle of common but differentiated responsibility.
Moreover, the CIPP document needs to prioritize communities and ensure social inclusion. Verena Puspawardani emphasized, “This can be achieved by engaging various stakeholders, ensuring public participation, and involving local governments. Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) must also be foundational, prioritizing diverse vulnerable groups and affected communities.” Sisilia Nurmala Dewi added that the focus on large-scale renewable energy overlooks community-based energy, meaning the principle of leave no one behind has not yet been achieved.
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.
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