Policy Briefs from the Institute for Climate Law & Sustainable Policy present concise, evidence based analysis on climate law and sustainable policy in Indonesia and beyond.
Our first brief examines whether Indonesia’s B50 palm biodiesel mandate can be climate credible, and what land use test it must pass.
Policy Brief No. 1: B50 and the Land-Use Test
October 2026
B50 is in force and is a strong energy security policy, but not yet a proven climate policy. This brief tests the climate claim against lifecycle, land, peat, food, and fiscal evidence, and sets out phased recommendations for the Government of Indonesia.