Economic Transformation in Indonesia: Regional green development in East Kalimantan and the role of regional consultation forums

Organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Community of Practice (CoP) session aims to brings together just energy transition stakeholders to explore how coordinated, multi-level governance can support economic diversification away from coal — using East Kalimantan and its regional consultation forum as a case study.

The session will focus on strategies and support that help a coal-dependent province transform its economy, support its local businesses, attract green investment to build a diversified, resilient economy.

Key points that will be discussed include:
– Challenges to East Kalimantan’s economic stability amid the transition
– Structural risks from reliance on coal royalties, revenue-sharing, and cost pressures on local businesses
– Institutional and financial barriers limiting small businesses access to green financing
– How regional consultation forums align national, provincial and local actors — and lessons for other coal regions