Advancing Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Jakarta, January 27, 2026 — RECLICKS by the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC), a Center of Excellence for Climate Finance Policy Research, Education, and Training, in collaboration with the Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) Project, successfully hosted a one-day short course titled “Designing and Conducting Climate Finance Policy Research for Indonesia’s Energy Transition” at the PYC Office in Jakarta.
The program brought together government policy analysts, researchers, academics, NGO representatives, and practitioners to strengthen practical skills in climate finance policy research while supporting Indonesia’s evolving energy transition agenda.
The short course forms part of the Climate Change Knowledge Sharing (CLICKS) platform under RECLICKS by PYC and served as both a capacity-building initiative and a knowledge exchange platform for prospective applicants to the RECLICKS Call for Proposals 2026. Throughout the day, participants explored Indonesia’s climate finance architecture, examined key policy instruments and financing mechanisms, and discussed emerging research gaps shaping the country’s low-carbon transition. Sessions also provided practical guidance on policy-relevant research design, impact evaluation, and data-driven methodologies.
Designed to balance conceptual learning with applied research practice, the program combined policy analysis, international perspectives, and hands-on methodological training tailored specifically to Indonesia’s climate finance landscape.
The course opened with a session led by M. Ery Wijaya, Co-Founder and CEO of Lestari Advisors, who provided an overview of Indonesia’s climate finance policy framework, financing instruments, and research priorities. His presentation highlighted how financial decision-making and policy design influence climate and energy transition outcomes.
Participants then engaged with international perspectives and research methods through sessions facilitated by experts from the University of Waterloo. Brent Doberstein, Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Management, introduced data-driven qualitative approaches and shared comparative insights from Canada’s climate policy and adaptation experiences. The program concluded with an advanced methodological session led by Stefan Steiner, Professor of Statistics and Actuarial Science, who explored quantitative tools and regression-based methods applicable to climate finance research.
“Effective climate finance policy depends on research that speaks the language of policy,” said Stefan Steiner. “By grounding rigorous methods in real policy contexts, we help ensure research outputs are credible, usable, and timely for decision-makers navigating Indonesia’s energy transition.”
From a national policy and institutional perspective, the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center emphasized the importance of building long-term research ecosystems that connect knowledge to action.
“Through RECLICKS and CLICKS, we are investing in people and institutions so that climate finance research can directly inform policy choices, mobilize capital, and accelerate a just energy transition for Indonesia,” said Inka Yusgiantoro, Head of the Supervisory Board of PYC. “We hope this short course equips participants to produce high-quality climate finance policy research that contributes meaningfully to Indonesia’s future.”
The short course reflects the shared commitment of FINCAPES, RECLICKS, and PYC to advancing gender-responsive and evidence-based climate finance research while strengthening collaboration among government, academia, civil society, and industry. By enhancing methodological capacity and supporting policy-relevant research, the initiative contributes to building the knowledge and partnerships needed to support Indonesia’s climate ambitions and sustainable energy future.
