Baku, November 12, 2024 – The Europe Today: Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Special Presidential Envoy for the UN Climate Change Conference, Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, emphasized Indonesia’s dedication to the Paris Agreement and its ongoing climate mitigation efforts during the opening of the Indonesia Pavilion at COP29.
In his speech, Djojohadikusumo outlined several key programs aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s climate change mitigation actions. These initiatives include the development of new and renewable energy (NRE) sources, such as wind, hydropower, geothermal, solar, and nuclear energy. Additionally, Indonesia is committed to utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, with the country holding the potential to store up to 500 gigatons (GT) of carbon. The rehabilitation of 12.7 million hectares of forest is also a priority to support food security and combat climate change.
“President Prabowo Subianto is committed to continuing the agreements made by the previous government,” Djojohadikusumo stated, highlighting the ongoing climate action programs. He further revealed that the current administration plans to develop 100 GT of energy, including 75 GT of renewable energy, as part of its long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions.
Indonesia also boasts carbon credit reserves of 577 million tons, which it plans to offer to other countries and interested parties to support financing for climate change mitigation projects in the country.
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony, Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni invited business actors and other stakeholders to collaborate on the sustainable management of forests, which serve as vital sources of community welfare and contribute significantly to climate action.
The Indonesia Pavilion at COP29, themed “Sustainably Stronger Together,” will be open until November 21, 2024. The pavilion serves as a platform to showcase Indonesia’s climate action efforts, highlight the involvement of government, NGOs, private sectors, and communities in tackling climate change, and explore new partnerships to strengthen climate resilience in Indonesia.
The pavilion underscores Indonesia’s role in global climate discussions, reflecting the nation’s ongoing efforts to contribute to international climate goals while pursuing sustainable development.
