Jakarta, 1 September 2026 – Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) Indonesia, in collaboration with Media Indonesia, held the premiere screening of the documentary film “Energi Untuk Negeri” at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta. The documentary explores the challenges and opportunities of Indonesia’s energy transition from various perspectives, ranging from energy security, economic growth, and domestic industrial development to job creation and financing strategies to accelerate the shift toward clean energy.

Indonesia continues to face several critical challenges, including limited access to electricity, particularly in remote areas, as well as dependence on oil imports and the dominance of coal in electricity generation, which pose economic risks. Bringing together diverse perspectives from key stakeholders across government, research institutions, the financial sector, capital markets, academia, and affected communities, the documentary addresses these key challenges while emphasizing that the energy transition is not only about reducing emissions, but also about strengthening national energy security and the economy through greater mastery of renewable energy technologies.

“The energy transition must answer five key questions: Can it strengthen national energy security? Can it support the 8 percent economic growth target? How much will it cost? Is our domestic manufacturing industry ready? And how significant will its impact be in reducing our carbon footprint? If these five questions can be answered, then we must continue moving forward with the energy transition. We need green manufacturing, green industry, and green jobs, which also means reskilling and upskilling our workforce and strengthening the Domestic Component Level (TKDN),” said Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI), in his opening remarks.

Beyond industrial readiness, financing remains a major challenge. Tiza Mafira, Director of CPI Indonesia, emphasized that domestic sources of financing need to play an increasingly important role, given that the economic benefits of the energy transition will ultimately return to Indonesia and domestic investment is currently showing strong momentum.

“Indonesia needs to prioritize domestic financing for the energy transition because its benefits will return to Indonesia, from economic growth and stronger investment competitiveness to greater energy security, expanded electricity access, and job creation. At the same time, domestic investment is growing strongly, while foreign financing is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. We need to seize this momentum so that more domestic capital can be directed toward the energy transition,” said Tiza.

However, the success of the energy transition also depends on public acceptance and participation. Environmental activist Nadine Chandrawinata noted that Indonesia has significant natural resource potential, including solar energy, which can be harnessed to support the economy while protecting the environment.

“Indonesia is very ready to undertake this transition. It is certainly not easy to change mindsets and embrace new innovations, but we need to be open, learn more, and begin taking action. We are doing this for ourselves, for the environment, for Indonesia’s future, and for our children and grandchildren. Everyone can play a role in their own way,” said Nadine.

In his remarks, Arief Suditomo, President Director of Media Indonesia, said that CPI and Media Indonesia hope the documentary can encourage broader public discussion about the benefits of Indonesia’s energy transition and the strategies needed to prepare for it.

“Through the film we have created, with its cinematic approach and rich data and perspectives, we hope the energy transition will become part of the public conversation and inspire new ideas,” Arief said.

With the right strategies in place, the energy transition can expand access to electricity, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, strengthen industrial competitiveness, promote economic diversification, create jobs, reduce pollution, and support the development of a safer, more competitive, and sustainable energy system.

The documentary film is available on the EKONIKLIM YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@EKONIKLIM. Audiences can also watch all episodes of the EKONIKLIM Podcast on the same YouTube channel and listen on EKONIKLIM Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ekoniklim/

About EKONIKLIM and “Energi Untuk Negeri” Documentary Film
EKONIKLIM is an initiative of Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) Indonesia that aims to encourage public discussion on the two-way relationship between Indonesia’s economy and environmental issues, including climate change. EKONIKLIM is presented through podcasts, documentary film, and a book. The EKONIKLIM documentary “Energi Untuk Negeri” was initiated by Albertus Prabu Siagian, who also served as Film Director; Rindo Saio, as Production Supervisor; and Yehezkiel Tumewu, as Content Advisor, in collaboration with Media Indonesia.