With the support of the United Nations, the electrical network on the central islands of Java, Madura and Bali – which house more than 160 million people – is now improved and modernized to adapt to fluctuating energy and wind energy loads.

“Due to our cooperation with the UN, we now have a plan for an intelligent grid and we work to allow it to transparently integrate electricity from renewable energies in accordance with national priorities,” said Evy Haryadi, director of transmission and planning of the system to the public company Public Pt Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). “This will represent a huge step forward in the decarbonization energy system of Indonesia. »»

As pointed out during a recent visit to Jakarta by the Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General on Climate Action and the Transition, Selwin Hart, the Smart Grid initiative – supported by the United Nations Office for Project Services (Peoples) – is an integral part of the broader assistance of the United Nations in Indonesia to ensure a fair energy transition.

This includes the work of the United Nations Development Program (Predict) Bring renewable energies to the distant islands not linked to the national network and the International Labor Organization (Ilo) to support the government in the development of green skills.

“The UN in Indonesia works in close partnership with the government to support its energy transition objectives in accordance with the Sustainable development objectives (SDD)), “Said Gita Sabharwal, coordinator of United Nations residents for Indonesia.” We provide rapid response solutions and technical expertise to help accelerate progress towards government objectives in green energy. »»

The country’s supply of electricity supply 2025-2034, launched in May, describes a strategic transition to a cleaner and investment-oriented energy future. It targets 42.6 GW of new renewable energy capacity and 10.3 GW of storage, while limiting a new Fossil fuel capacity to 16.6 GW. The plan is designed to align the climate commitments of Indonesia with the SDGs and improve national energy resilience.

The intelligent network and, at the base, the control center which manages the supply and demand for electricity, are crucial for this effort. The country expects an increase in the construction of renewable productions after the modernization of the Jamali control center is completed.

Historically, the electrical networks have been designed to receive electricity from sources with relatively constant production, such as coal, natural gas or hydroelectricity. However, some renewable sources work differently: solar plants only generate electricity when the sun shines and wind energy only when the wind blows. In a so-called “smart network”, the control center must be able to adjust the electricity supply of renewable energies and balance it with stable sources such as coal, depending on real-time weather conditions and consumption models. He will also use large -scale batteries to store excess electricity, for example, solar energy generated for particularly sunny periods.

Created in the early 1980s, Jamali Grid Control Center covered 79% of Indonesia’s production capacity. The design of the intelligent network system, delivered by UNOPS, allows the control center to incorporate renewable energy forecasting capacities and network analysis tools to support stability and safety, among other advanced features.

The detailed engineering design of the Jamali Main Control Center includes plans to consolidate five regional control centers in two to improve efficiency while maintaining redundancy. UNOPS has also completed the tender process and the selection of suppliers for the implementation of the design and strengthens the capacity of the PLN staff involved in the operations of the control center to effectively manage the new technology.

From design to implementation

Construction workers and engineers are now working hard on the PLN campus in Depok, just outside Jakarta, implementing the design provided by UNOPS. The completion of the control center is expected by the end of 2025. During this phase, UNOPS is responsible for monitoring the selected suppliers who build, install, configure and ultimately the commissioning of the new center.

“UNOPS has expertise and project management know-how to continue supporting us and ensuring the transparent and opportune delivery of the project, in accordance with original specifications,” said Haryadi de Pln. “At the same time, we strengthen our internal capacity to possibly resume the task.”

The work progresses on time. The new buildings are widely completed and the installation of the industrial surveillance system – central to the operation of the control center – is completed at around 40%. Based on the success of the initiative, discussions are underway to reproduce the design of the four control centers which manage the supply of electricity on other islands across the country.

UNOP supports this modernization as part of the Energy Transition Partnership of Southeast Asia (FTE), which provides technical expertise to the partner countries in the region to help their national energy commitments comply with Paris Agreement and the ODDs. FTE is a multi-donator partnership, supported by the governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and philanthropic donors. FTE operates in Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam, as well as at the regional level of the Anase, and works in collaboration to mobilize and coordinate resources to facilitate a fair energy transition in the region.

“The upgrading of the control center promises to change the situation for the energy mixture of Indonesia,” said Sabharwal. “Our support is a striking example of United Nations assistance in intermediate income countries: working behind the scenes and providing basic technical expertise, we support the government of energy security by accelerating green transformation.”

While the World Cup of the Football Club starts in the United States, on the other side of the world, the Japanese club Gamba Osaka reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by becoming the first team of the country’s professional league to join the United Nations ” Football for goals initiative.

The initiative provides a platform to the world football community to engage with and promote the agreed international Sustainable development objectives (SDG).

Shinji Ito, director of external affairs of the football team, Gamba Osaka, said UN News at the United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka which supports the Sustainable development objectives (ODD) is important for his club.

“As a football club, we can work with supporters to change attitudes and behavior on issues such as the environment, climate, sustainability, health and disability, which are part of the SDGs.”

The multicolored ODD logo is in a good place displayed at the club stadium in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan, it appeared on the team kit and the players visited local schools to explain why the SDGs are important.

At the stage, efforts are made to encourage fans to separate recycling waste, a behavior which, according to Japan, must be highlighted and intensified. The paper cups have replaced plastic cups and the player’s team shirts are made from more sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.

“We see an increased awareness of the importance of the SDGs,” said Ito. “We recognize that this is a long -term commitment and that a significant change takes place over 10 years or more.”

Team effort

Gamba Osaka is now listed on the Football initiative for the UN goals, making it a first for the professional game of Japan.

The initiative aims to inspire and guide all the people involved in sport who see the value of sustainability, confederations, national associations, leagues and clubs to players’ associations, groups of organized fans, as well as media and business partners.

This encourages them to rely on existing sustainability approaches and to implement strategies that lead to a change in behavior.

Launched in 2022, at a time when progress towards the SDGs was and continue to weaken, there are now some 370 entities registered.

“The world football industry is extremely influential and has the power to communicate with billions of people around the world,” said Maher Nasser, United Nations Commissioner at Expo 2025.

“Our members will inspire action by demonstrating how sustainable practices can be integrated into any business model, including sport,” he added.

Keep an eye on the ball

SDGs are part of the Japanese school program, so many young people are aware of their importance.

Taro Shinzato, who supports the Nagoya Grampus 8 rival team, visited the United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2025, saying: “When we think of the SDGs, we focus on the environment and lasting life in Japan. We may not think enough of SDGs in other countries, which is very important because we all share the same land. ”

“” I reiterate my call to an immediate de-escalation leading to a ceasefire“Said Mr. Guterres a declaration in which he strongly invited to any other internationalization of the conflict.

“All additional military interventions could have enormous consequences, not only for people involved but for the whole region and for international peace and security as a whole,” he warned.

He condemned “the tragic and unnecessary losses of lives and injuries to civilians and damage to critical civil houses and infrastructure”.

Fatal climbing

The crisis broke out on Friday when Israel began to target nuclear and military sites across Iran, which prompted Tehran to launch reprisals on Israeli cities.

Since then, more than 250 people have been killed in both countries, according to the media.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea), which has been monitoring Iran’s nuclear program for decades, said that it had received information that two centrifuge production facilities were struck on Wednesday.

The Tesa Karaj Workshop and the Tehran Research Tehran were previously under its follow -up and verification as part of an international agreement of 2015 known as The Complete Complete Action Plan (JCPOA).

“On the Tehran site, a building was affected where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested,” said the agency A tweet. “In Karaj, two buildings were destroyed when various centrifuge components were manufactured.”

Last week, IAEA after a resolution declaring that Iran did not comply with its non-proliferation obligations.

The text noted Iran’s “many failures” to provide the agency with a complete and timely cooperation concerning nuclear materials and unconcluded activities in several unsuccessful places in the country.

Diplomacy reigns supreme

As the Middle East crisis deepens, the secretary general stressed that “Diplomacy remains the best and the only way to respond to concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and regional security problems. “”

He stressed that “THE Charter of the United Nations remains our shared frame to save people from the scourge of war», Undering all Member States to fully comply with the document and international law, including international humanitarian law.

The United Nations Human Rights Office (Ohchr) in the Palestinian territory occupied on Wednesday called on the Israeli army to cease the use of deadly force close to help convoys and food distribution sites.

He cited the “repeated incidents” of Palestinians who have hit or dissected themselves while looking for food, warning that such attacks could constitute war crimes under international law.

“We are horrified by repeated incidents, continuously reported in recent days through Gaza, and We call an immediate end to these insane killings“Said the office in a statement.

Hundreds killed

Since May 27, when the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an initiative supported by Israel and the United States began food distribution in southern Gaza-bypassing the system not directed by the non-Dirigés-hundreds have been killed and many others injured nearly four distribution points or while waiting to take help.

In one of the most deadly recent incidents, the Israeli army would have bombed a crowd while waiting for the United Nations restoration trucks in the south of Gaza on June 17, killing at least 51 people and injuring about 200 others, according to the Gazan health authorities.

One day earlier, three Palestinians were reportedly killed and several injured in a similar incident in the west of Beit Lahiya.

“” There is no information to suggest that people killed or injured were involved in hostilities or threatened to the Israeli army or the staff of the GHF distribution points, “said the OHCHR.

Protect civilians, humanitarian workers

The United Nations World Food Program (Wfp), which managed to send only 9,000 metric tonnes of food to Gaza in the last month – a fraction of what is necessary for 2.1 million people in need – echoes the appeal to immediate protection of civilians and humanitarian workers.

“Far too many people are dead while trying to access the food aid net to come,” said the agency statement.

“All violence leading to hungry people killed or injured while looking for vital aid is completely unacceptable.”

Massive scale required

The United Nations Agence on Emergency Food Help said that fear of famine and the desperate need for food caused large crowds to come together along the well -known transport routes, hoping to intercept and access humanitarian supplies during transport.

“” Only a massive increase in food distributions can stabilize the situationTo calm the anxieties and rebuild confidence in communities that more food arrives, “he said, calling urgently for safer convoy routes, faster authorizations, restored communication channels and additional border openings.

“The moment to act is now. Delays are expensive. We must be allowed to do our work safely, “said the agency.