ClientEarth and CPI Indonesia Join Forces for a More Just Energy Transition in Indonesia

Indonesia’s government has  set a target to achieve the Net Zero Emissions goal by 2060, or sooner. Yet, turning that ambition into reality means confronting real gaps, such as time-consuming licensing processes, bureaucratic inefficiencies, substantial capital expenditure, and the legal uncertainty affecting projects’ financial viability.

Closing these gaps will take more than government action alone. It is crucial for civil society ecosystems to work in step, each bringing insights to effectively support the net-zero and renewable energy development goals. 

In this spirit, on 6 August 2026 in Jakarta, ClientEarth signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) Indonesia to advocate for renewable energy deployment and just energy transition in Indonesia, specifically in the scope of financial and legal studies.

CPI Indonesia is an analysis and advisory organisation specialising in climate finance and policy, helping governments, businesses, and financial institutions to build a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global economy. Together with ClientEarth, this partnership aims to establish a framework for advancing renewable energy implementation and a just energy transition in Indonesia.

“When we discuss the energy transition, we are talking about transforming an entire system. No single discipline can solve these challenges alone. Multidisciplinary collaboration has become increasingly important. We’ve realized that across all this work, one principle remains constant: finance alone is never enough. Capital follows confidence. Investors seek predictable institutions, transparent rules, and credible policy signals. That is why finance must always be accompanied by sound governance, effective regulation, and strong legal foundations,” Tiza Mafira, Director of CPI Indonesia, stated in her opening remarks during the signing of the MoU.  

Both ClientEarth and CPI Indonesia acknowledge that addressing the challenges of accelerating renewable energy implementation in Indonesia requires a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, spanning science, finance, law and governance, backed by active participation from government institutions, civil society, and private institutions.

Under the two-year MoU, both ClientEarth and CPI Indonesia will:

●       Develop data-backed recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders by leveraging each area of expertise and evaluating potential financial policy scenarios

●       Support each other in research and shape the legal/financial rules around the clean energy transition, as well as learning from international best practices and adapting where necessary

●       Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on issues concerning renewable energy and just energy transition

To support these objectives, ClientEarth and CPI Indonesia will roll out joint research, studies, and analysis related to legal, policy, financial, or economic matters, and engage key stakeholders through knowledge dissemination activities such as discussions, workshops, and seminars

“This MoU is also a statement about how we believe climate action should be pursued. The scale of the climate challenge calls for collaboration across sectors and across disciplines. By bringing together legal expertise and financial expertise, we can leverage those strengths more effectively, coordinate our engagement where it makes sense, and ensure that our efforts contribute to broader collective impact. We can bridge the gap between what is legally possible and what is financially viable,” as stated by Adam Weiss, Chief Programs and Impact Officer of ClientEarth, on his views regarding this partnership.

ClientEarth is committed to strengthening collaboration among government, civil societies, and the private sector in Indonesia to advance renewable energy and a just energy transition. This partnership with CPI Indonesia reinforces the commitment by working with stakeholders in society in utilising the power of law to protect the environment and drive sustainable progress.