Background & History

Background

The unsustainable use and consumption of natural resources, energy and the environment in Indonesia has serious global impacts, especially in the form of climate change. Excessive practices in using fossil fuels and unsustainable forest management contribute to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, which in turn trigger global warming. Consequently, climate change distorts the weather and raises water levels, increasing the risk of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and rising sea levels.

To tackle this challenge, it's crucial to adopt a sustainable approach to managing natural resources, energy, and the environment. This includes using renewable energy sources and effectively conserving natural resources. Through this research institute, the aim is to actively work with different stakeholders to safeguard Indonesia's natural resources, energy, and environment for the long term. Understanding and implementing sustainability principles are vital in ensuring the well-being of today's society and creating a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations.

History

The inception of IREEM, short for the Institute for Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Management, can be traced back to the initiative of alumni hailing from the Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PSL) study program at the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) in 2016. As it progressed, the entity, initially recognized as CNEE (Center of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Studies), underwent a transformation in nomenclature, assuming the identity of IREEM.

About Us

The Institute for Management of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment (IREEM) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) engaged in the management of natural resources, environment and sustainable energy. Currently IREEM has 3 main focus activities, including:

1. Study – Conduct scientific studies to understand more about the potential of natural resources, energy and environment in Indonesia, as well as the impact of unsustainable use. This can involve sustainability analysis, environmental monitoring, and research on renewable technologies;

2. Promotion and Outreach – Organizing training and education programs to increase awareness and understanding of society, the business world, and stakeholders regarding the importance of sustainable management of natural resources, energy and the environment. This can include workshops, seminars and information campaigns;

3. Partnership Development – Collaborate with domestic and foreign institutions to support sustainable management of natural resources, energy and the environment by involving joint projects, knowledge exchange and other collaborative activities.