Amid demands for transparency, accountability, and public collaboration, civil society organizations and governments alike are challenged to document good practices more systematically. Strong documentation is not merely about records but also an instrument for change. One of the most relevant methods is the Case Study, which is now made easier with Canva Docs. With a […]
Climate change is no longer a future threat but a present reality, as evidenced by floods, extreme temperatures, and economic losses estimated at 0.66–3.45% of Indonesia’s GDP by 2030. Unfortunately, contributions from the State Budget (APBN) and other sources are still insufficient. Amid the need for climate action funding, which amounts to over Rp343 trillion
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Jakarta, Kompas.com – The ecological fiscal transfer (EFT) funding scheme is a potential solution for addressing the climate crisis in Indonesia, particularly at the local government level. Indonesia’s climate funding needs are estimated to exceed Rp 343 trillion per year, while contributions from the state budget and other funding sources are still far from sufficient.
Makassar, July 29, 2025 — The increasingly severe environmental crisis demands visionary regional leadership that champions the preservation of nature. This was a key point at the Green Leadership Forum (GLF) II, held in Makassar on Tuesday (29/7), which focused on promoting the integration of green development into regional planning and budgeting. Deputy Minister of
Indonesia is currently facing a waste management emergency. Although almost 60% of waste is already managed, millions of tons of waste annually remain unhandled. This situation is exacerbated by the relatively slow rate of waste reduction in Indonesia, standing at just 13.34% or about 4.5 million tons per year (SIPSN, 2024). In Presidential Regulation (PERPRES)
In the midst of the increasing urgency for financing sustainable development, the central government continues to develop various green financing instruments. These are expected to support the strengthening of the green development agenda in the regions. However, local governments hold a key role: to what extent are they ready to utilize these financing schemes? This
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Jakarta, July 1, 2025 – A number of Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) members from various regions have agreed to form a **Regional Green Parliamentary Caucus**. This caucus will serve as a cross-regional collaborative platform to strengthen the role of parliament in promoting equitable, participatory, and sustainable development policies. This agreement emerged from a Focus
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Jakarta, May 23, 2025 — In commemoration of Open Government Week 2025, the Center for Regional Studies and Information (PATTIRO) held a webinar themed “Regional Financial Accountability to Promote Sustainable Urban Waste Management.” The event featured three speakers: Zulkarnaen Nasrun, Head of the Parepare City Development Planning Agency (Bappeda); Dini Inayati, a member of the
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Jakarta, April 29, 2025 — The Center for Regional Studies and Information (PATTIRO) held a coordination meeting with the Directorate of Regional Budget Planning (PAD) at the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss proposed revisions to Government Regulation (PP) No. 12 of 2019 concerning Regional Financial Management. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home
Jakarta-the Center for Regional Studies and information (PATTIRO) held a public discussion entitled “Strengthening the integration of ecological-based fiscal Transfer policies in the regions in the 2025-2029 RPJMD” (17/04). The event, which took place in a hybrid manner, presented various speakers from ministries, local governments, and civil society organizations to encourage the institutionalization of Ecological
PATTIRO, together with 19 civil society organizations and The Asia Foundation, successfully held a Partner Coordination Meeting (PCM) for the SETAPAK 4 Program on 24-26 February 2025 in Bali. In addition to discussing program developments, the meeting also discussed various current issues and strategies to encourage sustainable forest and land governance through green financing strategies.
The revision of Government Regulation Number 12 of 2019 concerning Regional Financial Management is currently being drafted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This revision is very important to encourage performance-based budget allocation, especially related to environmental issues. Along with the budget efficiency announced by the central government in 2025 through Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number
