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Guntur Sutiyono

Guntur Sutiyono

Country Lead, Indonesia

Climateworks Centre

Guntur Sutiyono leads Climateworks’ Indonesian team, enhancing Climateworks’ understanding of the region by providing context around policy, politics, and the economic landscape. His team is responsible for assessing opportunities and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, with Guntur overseeing projects in sustainable finance, fiscal policy, energy, and support business development. Prior to joining Climateworks, Guntur worked for the Climate Policy Initiative and the World Bank as an analyst covering topics including fiscal policy, public finance, climate finance, and environmental economics. Guntur has also worked with governments, local universities, and civil society organizations, providing analysis and capacity building.

The project found offshore wind is the most economically and commercially deployable for Indonesia, with minimal environmental impact. Photo credit: iStock/Ian Dyball. , This map shows that while only a small portion of seagrass locations have been verified, they could, in fact, be extensive. (Climateworks Centre) , High speed wind turbines require wind speeds of 7-8.05 m/s, while low speed wind turbines require wind speeds of 2-6 m/s. (Climateworks Centre) , Of the 10 most used ferry routes in Indonesia (which carried 74% of all ferry passengers in 2021) eight are suitable for electrification. Infographic: Courtesy of Climateworks Centre.
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Indonesia Can Lead the Way on Ocean-Based Climate Action

Protecting and strengthening blue carbon ecosystems, developing offshore renewable energy, and decarbonizing domestic shipping all have potential to significantly reduce emissions. 
Public awareness of climate change is low within Indonesia, but public education could help turn the tide of understanding, especially around the benefits of transitioning to clean energy. Photo credit: ADB.
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3 Steps to Mobilize Waqf to Fund Indonesia's Net-Zero Ambitions

Indonesia should build human capital, establish coordination between government and non-government actors, and create a blueprint for climate waqf.
Annual cash waqf donations are estimated at around $12 billion, while total land waqf assets are valued at $134 billion, making a compelling case to use these funds to fight climate change. Photo credit: ADB.
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What Is Waqf and How Can It Help Finance Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition?

Home to the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia urged to study the use of Islamic charitable endowments to finance its clean energy transition.
Indonesia targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner. Photo credit: ADB.
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Indonesia Raises Its Net Zero Ambition—Can It Be a Leader for Climate Commitments in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia’s new long-term low-carbon and climate resilience strategy is a sign the Southeast Asian country can be a leader for climate ambition.