Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to global climate leadership by emphasizing the pivotal role of the Forestry and Other Land Uses (FOLU) sector in the world’s carbon market during the opening of the Indonesia Pavilion at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30 UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil.
The Pavilion was officially inaugurated by Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Head of the Indonesian Delegation and Special Envoy of the President for Energy and Environment, accompanied by Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq and Vice Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki. The event marked Indonesia’s continued use of soft diplomacy to promote international partnerships and sustainable solutions for climate action.
In his opening remarks, Hashim underscored the strategic importance of the FOLU sector in achieving global climate mitigation targets, maintaining biodiversity, and ensuring the integrity of the carbon market.
“We have a responsibility to manage this sector carefully, as it forms the backbone of biodiversity, carbon markets, and global climate goals,” he said.
Hashim also called for stronger recognition of the FOLU sector within Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international cooperation on carbon trading mechanisms.
“Our vision is to make Indonesia a global hub for high-integrity carbon markets—delivering measurable climate impact, creating green jobs, and supporting sustainable livelihoods,” he stated.
Vice Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki highlighted that the forestry sector plays a central role in Indonesia’s efforts to achieve its FOLU Net Sink 2030 target through community-based forest management and sustainable conservation initiatives.
“Through the Indonesia Pavilion, we aim to demonstrate that forest management in Indonesia is not only about maintaining forest cover, but also about ensuring social justice and improving community welfare,” Rohmat said.
The Pavilion, themed “Accelerating Substantial Actions of Net Zero Achievement through Indonesia’s High Integrity Carbon,” features eight thematic sessions addressing key issues such as mangrove restoration, carbon trading, renewable energy, indigenous peoples’ roles, peatland rehabilitation, and global carbon market integration.
The Ministry of Forestry views the Pavilion’s opening as a milestone in strengthening Indonesia’s reputation and leadership in forest governance, conservation, and international environmental cooperation.
Through this platform, Indonesia aims to showcase its tangible progress in reducing emissions from the forestry and land-use sectors, while enhancing collaboration with global partners toward a greener future.
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