Analyzing Of Indonesia CO₂ Emissions Using The LMDI Method

Indonesia, a country with a population of 230 million, is currently contributing 1.4 percent to the world's emission of carbon dioxide (CO2). However, mostly due to a growing population and economic growth (which both lead to an increase in energy consumption), Indonesia's share in CO2 emissions is despite the increasing use of alternative energy expected to rise sharply. This study uses the example of Indonesia to illustrate the impact of energy neutral development on global CO2 emissions during 1986-2007 using LMDI method. Among the major findings of the paper the growth in per capita GDP and population are the two dominant contributors to the increase in CO2 emissions in most cases. Furthermore, energy efficiency and fuel switching are found to be the two most promising fields for possible degreasing carbon emission in Indonesia.