Jakarta: In Indonesia, United Nations agencies have worked alongside the Government to build a more reliable and resilient energy system which is also helping communities to adapt to a changing climate.According to United Nations, modernizing the electricity grid is a crucial step in ensuring energy security. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with the state-owned electricity company PLN to identify over two gigawatts of solar energy potential that could be integrated into the grid. This initiative, along with the establishment of a new control center, aims to enhance grid stability, reduce outages, and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.Improving energy efficiency is another focus area, as reducing network losses can significantly bolster energy security. UNOPS has partnered with government entities to conduct energy-efficiency audits and implement policy reforms, enabling households, businesses, and industries to optimize electricity use. This approach not only lowe rs demand across the grid but also ensures a more stable and affordable energy supply.Indonesia's industrial sector, being one of the largest energy consumers, stands to benefit from efficiency enhancements. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is aiding the country's most energy-intensive industries in cutting down energy use while boosting productivity. In the fertilizer sector, for example, resource-efficient and cleaner production measures have led to the avoidance of an estimated 328,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, while also reducing operating costs. UNIDO is further supporting the development of eco-industrial parks, promoting energy efficiency, and renewable energy use.To meet Indonesia's ambitious energy goals of adding nearly 43 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2034, significant investment is required. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is collaborating with the Government to develop innovative financing mechanisms, including blended finan ce approaches that combine public and private investments, to attract capital for renewable energy projects.The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing regions across Indonesia for the social and economic impacts of the energy transition by identifying new employment opportunities, supporting skills development, and protecting workers whose livelihoods may be affected by changes in the energy sector. These efforts ensure that the energy transition strengthens communities instead of leaving workers behind.For coastal fishing communities, UNDP has facilitated the adoption of cleaner technologies, such as solar-powered boat engines and eco-friendly cooling systems, helping over 2,400 small-scale fishers reduce fuel consumption and lower operating costs. Training provided to these fishers ensures the long-term benefits of these innovations.In remote areas, where communities are distant from the national electricity grid, UNDP has supported the installation of 1.1 megawatts of solar mini-grid ca pacity across 22 villages, providing reliable electricity to more than 3,400 households and public facilities. These systems have reduced energy costs and carbon emissions, with local operators, nearly half of them women, trained to maintain the systems.UN Women and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have empowered over 400 women entrepreneurs by providing access to green finance and climate-smart technologies. These efforts promote sustainable livelihoods and expand economic opportunities.The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia, Gita Sabharwal, emphasized that these initiatives reduce dependence on volatile global energy markets, enhance supply reliability, and ensure that communities, from industrial centers to remote villages, are contributing to a resilient future.