Indonesia is set to submit its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan. The Document will include new sectors, such as maritime and upstream oil and gas, in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction calculations.
Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya stated that the submission of the Second NDC to the UNFCCC Secretariat before COP 29 reflects Indonesia’s strong commitment and achievements in addressing climate change.
“In accordance with the Paris Agreement, countries have an obligation to fulfill their commitments to reduce GHG emissions within the guidelines and frameworks established by the UNFCCC,” Minister Siti explained during a public communication event on the Second NDC, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
She emphasized that Indonesia has been developing climate action plans aligned with global conventions, always guided by the principles of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
The Second NDC aims to achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to align with the 1.5°C global warming scenario and reach net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. The scope of GHGs covered will include CO2, CH4, N2O, and the new gas HFC, with 2019 as the reference year.
The Second NDC will also incorporate new sectors and sub-sectors, namely maritime and upstream oil and gas, and provide more detailed coverage of the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Minister Siti acknowledged that achieving these ambitious targets is a challenging task and requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders. She called for continued collaboration and hard work to build upon the successful initiatives already undertaken.
The Minister highlighted that the Second NDC will be transformative, mainstreaming climate action into broader development planning, mobilizing investments for effective climate action, and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Our analysis shows that Indonesia can achieve a 97% reduction in emissions by 2050 and up to 103% by 2060, which means we are optimistic that Indonesia can achieve net-zero emissions before 2060,” Minister Siti said.
“It is important to note that this requires the cooperation of all sectors and stakeholders, as well as the sustainability of our current efforts. By maintaining our current policies and operations, we can continue to make significant progress,” she concluded. ***
