{
  "id": 17515381,
  "title": "Rethinking sustainable livelihoods from the ground up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/rethinking-sustainable-livelihoods-from-the-ground-up",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261101/rethinking-sustainable-livelihoods-from-the-ground-up"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jakarta — The energy transition poses significant economic challenges, particularly in countries facing economic instability. Indonesia, whose economy is currently likened to a \"ticking time bomb,\" has historically relied heavily on coal mining to fuel its GDP. As the nation embarks on the path of energy transition, the question of how to achieve economic diversification and growth in regions where coal mining has been central while simultaneously addressing climate change becomes increasingly complex.\n\nThe solution to mitigating economic shocks stemming from the shift away from fossil fuels appears to lie in broadening income sources. However, this is a far more intricate task than it seems. A just energy transition necessitates a comprehensive transformation, involving the creation of meaningful employment opportunities, addressing human capital gaps, and alleviating poverty. Crucially, these efforts must be customized to each region's unique assets and the distinct requirements of its communities.\n\nTo illustrate, consider Pulau Panggung, a village nestled in the Muara Enim region. Locally, the transition requires a nuanced approach that respects the village's specific conditions and addresses its particular challenges.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA — When the energy transition confronts difficult economic conditions within a country, addressing the transition’s unequal impact becomes both more challenging and more imperative. In Indonesia, with an economy recently described as a “ticking time bomb,” coal mining has long been the main driver of GDP in certain regencies and provinces. Pursuit of the energy transition in such places…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesia's economy resembles a ticking time bomb due to heavy reliance on coal mining.",
    "Pulau Panggung village exemplifies a customized approach to just energy transition."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Moving away from coal requires localized economic diversification to prevent regional instability and ensure that the energy transition provides meaningful employment instead of deepening poverty in mining-dependent communities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}