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Book Launch "Climate Action 101" at the venue of ISF 2024 on Friday September 6th 2024. (Photo : Kemenkomarves) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The Habibie Center, in collaboration with the Society of Renewable Energy, is proud to launch the first version of the book "Climate Action 101: Indonesia's Guide for Newbies" at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024 held at the Jakarta Convention Center.

This book is aimed at Indonesia's young generation, providing important insights into climate change, its impacts and significance. In the midst of unprecedented environmental challenges and problems, "Climate Action 101" is a reference for the younger generation to gain an in-depth and practical understanding of climate issues in Indonesia.

At the launch of the book, Nadia Habibie, Secretary of the Management Board of The Habibie Center, and Aufar Satria, Commissioner of the Society of Renewable Energy Indonesia, presented the contents of the book to the audience.

Nadia Habibie emphasized the importance of youth involvement.

“We believe that addressing climate change is especially important for young people, for two reasons. First, we want to create a fair system where everyone is subject to a system of checks and balances, to ensure that the interests of all members of society are protected, especially those who are vulnerable. Second, climate change is already happening, and we must immediately take action to address it. This pressing issue demands our attention because of its long-term impact on our environment. As the younger generation, we will feel the impact of climate change."

Aufar Satria also highlighted the need for collective action.

“We need everyone's involvement to tackle climate change, especially the younger generation. Balancing greenhouse gas emissions with economic growth requires lifestyle changes, international collaboration, and addressing the green premium. We also need to address the financing gap to achieve net zero emissions. Green premium refers to the higher initial cost of implementing green technology. To address this, we must work together to reduce these costs as much as possible.”

Nadia Habibie further explains the purpose of this book.

“This book is designed to facilitate education about climate change, especially for the younger generation. This book encourages not only lifestyle adjustments, but also advocacy for a better environment and world. We will also compile this book in Indonesian."

Indonesia is a key player in the global sustainability landscape, because there are three main advantages that can help us grow as a nation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, namely:

1. Indonesia has abundant renewable energy sources, including solar and geothermal power.
2. Indonesia has important minerals needed to advance green technology, such as nickel and copper.
3. Indonesia has a significant carbon sink, meaning it can absorb more carbon dioxide than many other countries.

With the launch of this book, it is hoped that Indonesia's young generation will gain a deeper understanding of climate change and be motivated to actively participate in environmental protection efforts//VOI