Thursday, 10 September 2026   Surabaya is one of Indonesia’s biggest cities, and now it is also getting attention for its efforts to become more energy efficient. Through cooperation between Germany and Indonesia, the city is being developed as a pilot area for a more sustainable energy transition.   The cooperation involves the German government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Their work is part of the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia, or SETI, project, which focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy, especially in buildings.   Why Surabaya? Surabaya wasLeer más →

  Wednesday, 09 September 2026   Germany is strengthening its cooperation with Indonesia in sustainable development, and Surabaya is one of the cities getting attention. Germany committed 262.82 million euros to support Indonesia’s green development goals.   A major part of the funding is connected to sustainable public transportation in Surabaya. For a growing city, transportation is an important issue because traffic congestion and private vehicle use can contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.   Under the cooperation, Germany will provide 250 million euros as a subsidized loan and another 5 million euros as a grant for the development of an environmentally friendlyLeer más →

  Jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2026. Surabaya es una de las ciudades más concurridas de Indonesia, y con el crecimiento de su población, desplazarse por ella puede resultar complicado. Un mayor número de habitantes también implica más vehículos privados en las carreteras, lo que puede provocar congestión vehicular y mayores emisiones de carbono. Es aquí donde Alemania interviene para apoyar el desarrollo de un sistema de transporte público más ecológico en Surabaya. A través del Banco de Desarrollo KfW de Alemania, el país ha demostrado su compromiso con el apoyo a proyectos de transporte sostenible en Indonesia. Uno de los proyectos que recibe apoyo es el desarrollo de un sistema de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido (BRT) respetuoso con el medio ambiente en Surabaya.Leer más →

  Monday, 31 August 2026   Getting around a big city can be challenging, especially when more people rely on cars and motorcycles every day. Traffic jams, air pollution, and long travel times can quickly become part of daily life. In Surabaya, Indonesia, the government is working on a major solution: expanding the regional railway network with support from Germany.   The project is part of Indonesia and Germany’s cooperation in developing greener infrastructure. Germany, through its state-owned development bank KfW, has committed funding to support the Surabaya Regional Railway Line (SRRL). The cooperation is expected to help improve public transportation across the Greater SurabayaLeer más →