Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Indonesia and Indo-Pacific Countries

Taufan Herdansyah Akbar (1) , Rakha Aditya Putra (2)
(1) Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani,
(2) Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani
https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1579
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Vol 1 No 1 (2025)
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2025-08-18
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2025-10-07
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The global imperative to transition towards a green economy has evolved from a conceptual discourse, as defined by UNEP, to a series of binding international commitments, from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the landmark COP28 agreement to move away from fossil fuels. This paper examines this paradigm shift, focusing on its implementation and implications within the dynamic Indo-Pacific region. It highlights how major economies are institutionalizing this transition through robust policies, such as Japan's Green Growth Strategy, South Korea's Green New Deal, and Indonesia's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). As a focal point, Indonesia presents a compelling case study, endowed with world-class renewable energy potential, including an estimated 207.8 GW from solar, 75 GW from hydro, and 29 GW from geothermal sources, and the world's largest nickel reserves, critical for green technologies. Despite this potential, the nation confronts significant hurdles, including infrastructure deficits, investment challenges, and a persistent reliance on fossil fuels. This paper argues that the critical question is no longer if the transition should occur, but how and how fast it can be achieved. It concludes by recommending strategic actions centered on accelerating investment, fostering cross-border policy synergy, and enhancing human capital to overcome these challenges. Keywords: Green Economy, Indo-Pacific, Indonesia, Renewable Energy, Energy Transition.

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Taufan Herdansyah Akbar
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International Relations Department
Rakha Aditya Putra
Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1147-7223 (tidak diautentikasi)
International Relations Department

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Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Indonesia and Indo-Pacific Countries. (2025). Proceeding International Conference On Sustainable Environment And Innovation (ICOSEI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1579

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