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Dessy SAGITA

Indonesia's New Coal Phase-out Goal Sets 'Daunting Task'

Indonesia has pledged to phase out coal power in 15 years and reach net-zero emissions by mid-century (Credit: AFP)

Meeting Indonesia's pledge to phase out coal power in just 15 years and reach net-zero emissions by mid-century is a "daunting task" that will require immediate and ambitious action, experts warn.

New President Prabowo Subianto offered a surprise commitment at last month's G20 summit to close hundreds of coal and fossil-fuel power plants by 2040, a bold pledge from one of the world's top coal producers and consumers.

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