Indonesia’s JETP Deal: Keypoints, Elements, Loopholes, and Constraints
Summary
- Indonesia sealed a US$20 billion deal in the world's largest climate finance commitment for energy transition under the JETP program.
- The government pledged to retire all coal-fired power plants by 2030 and replace them with renewable energy before obtaining funding.
- Many loopholes and constraints exist so that Indonesia or donor countries can backslide from commitments, and funding deals may be revised.