Saturday, 22 August 2026   Big cities often face the biggest environmental challenges. More people, more buildings, and more traffic usually mean higher energy use. That is why Surabaya is becoming an exciting place to watch. The city has been selected as one of the pilot cities for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, a collaboration between the Indonesian and German governments.   Why Surabaya?   The choice was not random. Surabaya already has experience with green city programs, making it a practical place to test new ideas before they are expanded elsewhere. The project will run until 2028 and is designedالمزيد →

  الجمعة، 21 أغسطس/آب 2026، يشهد قطاع النقل في إندونيسيا دفعة قوية، وتُعدّ سورابايا إحدى المدن المحورية في هذا التطور. ويُظهر استثمار ضخم في السكك الحديدية، مدعوم من ألمانيا، مدى تعزيز التعاون بين إندونيسيا والدول الأوروبية، لا سيما في مجال النقل العام الحديث والمستدام. ويتمثل المشروع في خط سكة حديد سورابايا الإقليمي، الذي سيُحسّن الربط السككي بين سورابايا وسيدوارجو. ووفقًا لغرفة التجارة والصناعة الألمانية الإندونيسية، تُقدّم ألمانيا 236 مليون يورو لدعم المرحلة الأولى من المشروع. ومن المتوقع أن تبدأ أعمال الإنشاء في الفترة 2027-2028. فما الذي يجعل هذا المشروع مميزًا؟المزيد →

  Thursday, 20 August 2026   Indonesia is set to receive major support for its energy transition as Germany confirms that the country will get funding under the Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JETP. The program was created to help Indonesia reduce its dependence on coal and move toward cleaner energy.   The funding package is worth around $20 billion, making it one of the biggest international financial commitments connected to Indonesia’s energy transition, especially in Jakarta. Germany is one of the countries supporting the partnership, together with other international partners. According to a recent report, Germany said that a large part of the publicالمزيد →

  Wednesday, 19 August 2026   Medan is one of Indonesia’s biggest cities, and like many growing cities, it faces challenges related to the environment and cleanliness. Managing waste, keeping public spaces clean, and creating a healthier urban environment require cooperation from many different sides.   Germany has shown interest in working with the Medan City Government on these issues. A meeting between Medan Deputy Mayor Aulia Rachman and German Ambassador to Indonesia Ina Ruth Luise Lepel discussed possible cooperation, especially in the areas of environmental management and cleanliness. The meeting took place at Medan City Hall on April 25, 2024.   The discussion isالمزيد →