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Empowering the Global South: Indonesia's CCS leadership journey
Indonesia is leading the Global South in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, sharing its knowledge, promoting global collaboration and creating regulations that serve as blueprints of transformation toward a greener, sustainable future.
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A column of smoke emits on June 24, 2021 from a chimney of the carbon dioxide (CO2) capture pilot plant at the Amager Bakke waste incinerator in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Ida Guldbaek Arentsen)
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limate change mitigation hinges on understanding carbon management, and addressing environmental challenges in the Global South requires introducing comprehensive carbon management solutions, including removal and avoidance strategies vital for a sustainable future.
Carbon removal extracts carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere while avoidance prevents emissions at their source, actively reducing the carbon footprint for a greener world.
This article emphasizes the crucial role of engineered solutions like carbon capture and storage (CCS) and defines this process, highlighting its fundamental importance in mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also showcases the benefits of CCS, especially as regards Indonesia's role as a regional CCS hub and a leader of sustainability efforts in the Global South.
CCS works by capturing CO2 emissions from industries and storing them underground, and plays a significant role in reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change impacts. This technology is especially vital for regions in the Global South, helping them curb their carbon footprint and move toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
Indonesia's commitment to sustainable development is evident in its energy sector strategy, where CCS has emerged as a critical component. By aligning seamlessly with climate objectives, CCS significantly reduces the nation's carbon footprint.
Beyond environmental benefits, Indonesia’s CCS initiatives offer substantial economic promise, including job creation and attracting investments, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable practices.
Indonesia's strategic vision to become the regional CCS hub not only aligns with global benchmarks but also promises significant economic and environmental benefits. As global CCS capacity is projected to soar to 6.2 gigatonnes per annum (Gtpa) by 2050, necessitating substantial investments, Indonesia stands to tap into this potential with an impressive US$6.4 billion invested in global CCS projects in 2022 alone.
