Jakarta, February 19, 2025 – The Europe Today: Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has underscored the positive progress in cooperation between Indonesia and Norway, particularly in climate and forestry initiatives, which have now been extended through 2030.
Following his meeting with Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen in Jakarta on Wednesday, Minister Antoni expressed his appreciation for the partnership established between the two nations to combat climate change and global warming.
“I conveyed that partnership with Norway is one of the best partnerships in the forestry sector,” he affirmed.
The minister highlighted the Result-Based Contribution (RBC) funding mechanism as a key component of the cooperation. This contribution-based funding has been distributed in four stages, totaling US$216 million, with the fourth stage launched in December 2024.
“This funding is being optimally utilized to protect our forests and enhance community welfare through initiatives such as social forestry,” Antoni stated.
Norwegian funding has also supported the Community Fund Service for the Environment, which is currently open for its second period. This initiative allows individuals committed to addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability at the grassroots level to access funding through proposal submissions to the Indonesian Environment Fund.
On the same occasion, Minister Eriksen acknowledged the significant advancements in diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Norway, which have strengthened over the past 75 years.
Both countries have worked collaboratively to address key global challenges, including climate change and environmental sustainability. Eriksen emphasized that the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reaffirms the commitment of both nations to mitigating climate change and protecting the environment.
The Norwegian minister also praised the tangible results achieved through the cooperation, particularly in reducing deforestation. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for the RBC funding’s contribution to the forestry and other land uses (FOLU) sector, supporting Indonesia’s goal of achieving FOLU Net Sink 2030—where carbon absorption exceeds emissions within the sector.
The extended partnership between Indonesia and Norway reflects their shared dedication to sustainable forestry management, environmental protection, and global climate action.
