Eleven years after being adopted by all 193 UN member states, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, have reached a critical crossroads. With only four years remaining until the 2030 deadline, the latest data indicate that most targets are unlikely to be achieved on time. The SDGs are a global […]
As we emerge into an increasingly complex world, the need for positive change through innovation and fresh ideas is more important than ever. Yayasan BUMN developed the Pikiran Terbaik Negeri program to support and accelerate the growth of social enterprises in Indonesia. The idea was sparked after observing the number of social enterprises in Indonesia […]
Entrepreneurship has always been about creating value. But now, the questions of who it’s for and how to measure it are being asked in a different way. Impact entrepreneurship puts a social or environmental mission at the core of the business model, not just as an extra piece of the puzzle. According to the UNDP, […]
Energy transition presents new challenges for countries that rely on natural resources. On the one hand, revenues from oil, gas, and critical minerals can serve as an important source of financing for the energy transition. On the other hand, excessive dependence on finite resources also carries long-term fiscal and economic risks. To deepen understanding of […]
Coal, oil and natural gas are still the main fuels for energy around the world, and they are also the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions. Altogether, these fuels supply around 80% of the world’s energy and account for over 75% of global emissions, making the energy sector the main driver of climate change. In […]
To bolster and prolong UD Impact’s aim of supporting Indonesia-based early-stage startups, Angin Dampak Jaya (previously ANGIN Advisory) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UD Impact with the goal of managing and disbursing the fund facility through the MAJU:ON Fund. As a global ESG and impact-focused organization, the South Korea-based UD Impact sees the […]
Consumers who care about the environment are usually willing to pay more for sustainable products. This gap is often exploited through misleading environmental claims, a practice known as greenwashing. Basically, greenwashing is a marketing or communication strategy that makes a product, service, or company appear more sustainable than it actually is. Of all the “green” […]
The bioeconomy is an economic system that uses biological resources like plants, animals, biomass, and organic waste to produce food, energy, and services. In Indonesia, this sector includes industries like agroforestry and aquaculture, and it’s already attracted up to USD 11.76 billion in private funding across Southeast Asia. This figure didn’t come out of nowhere. […]
Critical minerals are mining commodities that hold strategic value for both the economy and national security, yet are highly vulnerable to supply disruptions due to a lack of adequate substitutes. Their definition varies across countries, depending on economic importance, use in strategic industries, market dynamics, and contribution to national resilience. In Indonesia, the Ministry of […]
The growth of the Bioeconomy is increasingly becoming part of of Indonesia’s economic strategy focus. By definition, a bioeconomy is an economic system that produces food, energy, and services using biological resources, such as plants, animals, biomass, and organic waste, which are more sustainable and socially responsible compared to other resources. The bioeconomy sector includes […]
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