Rio de Janeiro, November 18, 2024 – The Europe Today: President Prabowo Subianto outlined Indonesia’s initiatives in environment-friendly renewable energy development during his meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday, held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
President Prabowo emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to tackling climate change, a key agenda of the G20 forum, highlighting innovative technologies the country has developed.
“Indonesia has developed technology for making solar from palm oil. We are also developing technology to produce gasoline from palm oil,” President Prabowo stated, as shared through his official YouTube channel on Monday.
UN Secretary-General Guterres praised Indonesia’s pivotal role in global climate action, recognizing its leadership in fostering justice, equality, and capacity-building for developing nations facing crises.
“Indonesia’s role, as an international partner, is very important for us to realize more justice, equality, and capacity in supporting developing countries experiencing crises,” Guterres remarked.
The G20 nations, which account for over 77 percent of global emissions and represent 85 percent of the world economy, are critical to the realization of the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The summit in Brazil focused on sustainable climate action and a just energy transition. Key discussions included mobilization against climate change, sustainable finance, and energy efficiency, with contributions from experts in the G20 TF-CLIMA forum.
President Prabowo was accompanied by key Indonesian officials, including Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Djiwandono, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, and Indonesian Ambassador to Brazil Edy Yusop.
The UN delegation included Principal Political Affairs Officer Aguinaldo Baptista, Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua, UN Resident Coordinator Silvia Rucks, and Director of Sustainable Development Unit Michelle Gyles McDonnough.
The G20 Brazil summit underscored the urgent need for collaborative action on climate change, solidifying the role of nations like Indonesia in shaping a sustainable future.
