Instead of Coal Mines, NU Executive Board Encouraged to Manage Renewable Energy

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Adi Ahdiat 03/06/2024 18:05 WIB

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The government will grant a mining business license to the PBNU religious organization. However, the 350.org group encourages PBNU to manage renewable energy, which will have a positive impact on the

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The Indonesian government will issue a coal mining business permit to a religious organization, specifically the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU).

This was revealed by the Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia.

"Following instructions and considerations from several ministers, and even approved by President Jokowi, we will grant a coal concession with substantial reserves to PBNU to be managed in order to optimize the organization," said Bahlil, as reported by Antara on Monday (June 3, 2024).

According to Bahlil, this business permit is granted because PBNU, as a large Islamic organization, has made significant contributions to national development.

Previously, President Joko Widodo also signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 25 of 2024 concerning the implementation of mineral and coal mining businesses (minerba).

Article 83A of the regulation allows religious organizations to manage special mining permits (WIUPK) to improve community welfare.

Criticism from Environmental Organizations

However, granting a coal mining permit to PBNU has been criticized by several parties, including the environmental organization 350.org.

Indonesia's Interim Team Lead for 350.org, Firdaus Cahyadi, considers coal mining to be destructive, causing environmental and social problems.

"Coal combustion contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions, a cause of the climate crisis. This climate crisis has caused various disasters in various parts of the world, including Indonesia," said Firdaus in a press release received by Databoks, Monday (June 3, 2024).

As an alternative, he urged the government to collaborate with religious organizations to develop new and renewable energy (EBT).

"If the reason is the welfare of the people, why doesn't the government give NU and other religious mass organizations the opportunity to develop community-based renewable energy, such as solar power plants, micro-hydro, and so on?" said Firdaus.

Based on research conducted collaboratively by 350.org and the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), community-based renewable energy can cumulatively contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up to Rp10.463 trillion in 25 years, with details of the annual impact as shown in the graph.

"The research also reveals that community-based renewable energy can reduce poverty rates by more than 16 million people. In terms of employment, it also creates 96 million job opportunities," said Firdaus.

"The public hopes that PBNU will dare to reject the government's offer to manage the coal mine," he added.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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