Climateworks Centre

Climateworks Centre bridges the gap between research and climate action, operating as an independent not-for-profit within Monash University. Climateworks Centre develops specialist knowledge to accelerate emissions reduction, in line with the global 1.5°C temperature goal, across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Indonesia is losing its mangroves and seagrass in recent years due to changes in land use. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
9 October 2025

Protecting Mangroves and Seagrass Could Boost Indonesia’s New Climate Targets

As the world works towards net-zero emissions, Indonesia has a huge opportunity to boost its climate leadership.

The project found offshore wind is the most economically and commercially deployable for Indonesia, with minimal environmental impact. Photo credit: iStock/Ian Dyball.

Article
9 January 2024

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.

Universities are equipped with engaged staff and students who are dedicated to combating climate change. Photo credit: iStock/PrathanChorruangsak.

Article
22 November 2023

How Universities Can Spearhead the Net-Zero Revolution

Universities can demonstrate crucial leadership in the global race toward net zero as well as serve as living labs that can test solutions at scale.

ASEAN has set an aspirational target of achieving 23% renewable energy in its total primary energy supply by 2025, up from 14.2% in 2020. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
10 October 2023

Addressing Financial and Investment Barriers to Accelerating ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition

To achieve 23% renewable energy in its total primary energy supply by 2025, the region needs to deploy and test innovative financing and investment schemes to aid the shift.

Publication
26 May 2023

Energy Transitions in Viet Nam and Indonesia: Building Blocks for Successful Just Energy Transition Partnerships

This policy brief provides an interdisciplinary perspective for policymakers, financial institutions, and societal actors who are aiming to contribute to the successful implementation of JETP.

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.

Article
21 March 2023

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.

Article
21 February 2023

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.