Indonesia reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening global climate action through a just, inclusive, and human-centered green development strategy during the COP30 Leader Summit held in Belém, Brazil. Representing President Prabowo Subianto, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia’s Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy, delivered the statement alongside Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni and Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.
“Indonesia comes to Belém with a clear message: we are committed to enhancing national climate action and ready to work with all nations to deliver inclusive and ambitious climate solutions,” Hashim stated during his speech at the summit.
The statement was delivered on Thursday, November 6, reflecting Indonesia’s continued dedication to the Paris Agreement, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier while sustaining economic growth of up to 8 percent per year. The country’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) outlines a carbon emission cap of 1.2–1.5 gigatons of CO₂ equivalent by 2035, and a renewable energy share of 23 percent by 2030, which includes nuclear energy as part of Indonesia’s clean energy transition plan.
Hashim emphasized that the forestry and land-use sectors play a central role in Indonesia’s decarbonization strategy. Through the FOLU Net Sink 2030 program, Indonesia aims to cut 92–118 million tons of CO₂ by 2030, focusing on preventing deforestation, rehabilitating forests, conserving biodiversity, and protecting critical peatland and mangrove ecosystems.
“Indonesia’s annual deforestation rate is now at its lowest level in two decades — down 75 percent since 2019. We continue to strengthen wildlife conservation and community-based forest management,” Hashim noted.
During his address, Hashim announced Indonesia’s full support for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), a USD 125 billion global financing initiative proposed by Brazilian President Lula da Silva to help tropical forest nations implement sustainable forest management and restoration.
Hashim also underlined Indonesia’s efforts to integrate the climate and biodiversity agendas, aligning with the Joint Climate–Nature Declaration of COP28. He highlighted Indonesia’s vast blue carbon ecosystems, which store 17 percent of the world’s total blue carbon reserves, equivalent to approximately 3.4 gigatons of CO₂, contributing to coastal protection, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
“Climate action must be fair, inclusive, and people-centered. No one should be left behind in our journey toward a green and resilient future,” Hashim asserted.
As part of its inclusive climate strategy, President Prabowo Subianto has also announced the allocation of 1.4 million hectares of customary forests to Indigenous and local communities over the next four years — a landmark step toward social and ecological justice.
At COP30, themed around forests, critical minerals, finance, biodiversity, and adaptation, Indonesia reaffirmed its role as a constructive partner and consensus builder in global climate negotiations. The nation called for unity and collective responsibility to accelerate real action in combating climate change.
“The era of long negotiations is over — now is the time for real action,” Hashim concluded.
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