Indonesia once again emerged as one of the driving forces of global climate action during the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Country Access Platform at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. At the high-level forum attended by leading forestry officials from around the world, Haruni Krisnawati, Senior Advisor to the Minister on Climate Change at the Ministry of Forestry, participated as a panelist representing Indonesia, affirming the government’s full support for Brazil’s initiative.
The TFFF Platform is designed to accelerate long-term financing access for tropical forest countries. This new mechanism provides fast diagnostics, coordinated technical assistance, and a space for South–South collaboration, enabling developing nations to strengthen their forest protection capacities independently.
Indonesia is among the first countries not only to endorse its launch but also to participate directly as a member of the Interim Steering Committee. This position underscores Indonesia’s strategic role in global climate finance architecture and international forest diplomacy.
Addressing participants, Haruni emphasized that the TFFF Country Access Platform is an important momentum to unlock more efficient and credible financing for tropical nations. According to her, such support will help reinforce Indonesia’s progress toward the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target, in which the Forestry and Other Land Use sector is expected to achieve a net carbon sink.
“This platform is responsive to the needs of tropical forest countries. It strengthens capacities, forest monitoring systems, and accountable public financial governance, while ensuring that the benefits reach local and Indigenous communities,” Haruni stated.
The platform’s launch featured representatives from UNDP, DRC, Colombia, and civil society organizations including WWF, TNC, CI, WCS, FAO, and WRI. Speakers highlighted the importance of data integrity, transparency, and inclusive governance to ensure that the platform effectively bridges developing countries with the international technical community.
The TFFF Country Access Platform is seen as a collaborative space linking national policies, technical needs, and financing opportunities in a more structured manner.
Drawing from its extensive experience managing one of the world’s largest tropical forests, Indonesia affirmed its commitment to participate actively both as a recipient of support and a provider of expertise. The government reiterated its readiness to assist tropical forest nations in achieving official access to the TFFF and to strengthen intercountry partnerships for more effective forest protection.
“Indonesia stands ready to share its experience and work collaboratively to achieve more ambitious and inclusive global climate solutions,” Haruni asserted.
Within this emerging climate finance landscape, Indonesia positions itself not only as a beneficiary but also as a strategic partner helping shape the future direction of global tropical forest protection.
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