Indonesia used the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, to spotlight its concrete climate actions and long-term strategies for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Government officials emphasized that the country has moved beyond pledges and is now implementing real mitigation measures to achieve its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target by 2060—or earlier.
The message was reinforced by Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who underscored that Indonesia’s climate agenda is shifting decisively from planning to action.
“We are committed to collectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions through real mitigation efforts, not just plans. Indonesia has left the stage of mere discourse,” Hanif said at COP30, as quoted by Detik.
Building a High-Integrity Carbon Market
One of Indonesia’s central strategies is developing a high-integrity carbon market that meets global standards. Hanif acknowledged the challenge of building credible carbon governance.
“Establishing integrity and credibility in carbon is not as easy as flipping your hand—it takes time and effort for the world to trust that our carbon mechanisms meet the standards of the Paris Agreement,” he added.
Indonesia is now recognized globally for being among the few countries able to operationalize Article 6.2 and 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, enabling transparent carbon trading and international cooperation.
“Indonesia is the only country, alongside Norway, that has truly implemented Articles 6.2 and 6.4,” Hanif emphasized.
Representing President Prabowo Subianto at the COP30 Leaders Summit, Indonesia’s Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, reiterated the country’s strong commitment to the Paris Agreement.
“Indonesia arrives in Belém with a clear message—we remain committed to strengthening our climate ambition and working with other countries to deliver real, inclusive, and ambitious climate action,” Hashim stated, as reported by RuangEnergi.
Indonesia’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) outlines a target to reduce 1.2–1.5 gigatons of CO2 equivalent by 2035. The plan includes increasing the renewable energy share to 23% by 2030 and introducing new technologies, including nuclear energy.
Hashim also noted two major regulatory steps issued recently: Presidential Regulation No. 109 on Waste-to-Energy and Presidential Regulation No. 110 on Carbon Economic Value—both forming the backbone of Indonesia’s national decarbonization system.
PLN to Lead Indonesia’s Energy Transition
State electricity company (PLN) is expected to play a critical role in driving Indonesia’s energy transition. President Director Darmawan Prasodjo highlighted that the newly launched Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034 sets a pathway for clean energy expansion.
Over the next decade, Indonesia will add 69.5 GW of new power generation capacity, with 76% from renewable energy and storage systems.
“With a strong push for renewables, PLN is committed to making Indonesia’s power system cleaner, more inclusive, and more sustainable,” Darmawan said
The plan also supports the creation of green jobs, expanded electrification in remote regions, and strengthened national energy security.
Hanif stressed that Indonesia’s green transformation must be fair and equitable.
“Climate justice means ensuring no one is left behind. Indonesia is ready to lead by example—integrating policy, science, and social values for a better future,” he concluded.
Source: Detik, Ruang Energi
Photo Credit: via Environment Institute
