Indonesia Reaffirms Global Carbon Reduction Commitment Ahead of COP30 in Brazil
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to global carbon reduction efforts during a high-level ministerial meeting held ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Represented by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia expressed its support for Brazil’s carbon reduction agenda at the Pre-COP30 Meeting, which took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from October 13 to 16, according to an official statement released on Monday.
Ari Sudjianto, Deputy for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economy Governance at the ministry, stated that Indonesia’s traditional concept of gotong royong—a culture of collective cooperation—resonates strongly with Brazil’s Global Mutirao initiative under its COP30 presidency.
“The gotong royong cooperative tradition of Indonesia perfectly aligns with the Global Mutirao spirit promoted by Brazil in its COP30 presidency,” Sudjianto said.
He emphasized that both principles promote solidarity and collective action at all levels of society, particularly among grassroots communities, to advance sustainable development.
Leading the Indonesian delegation, Sudjianto expressed full support for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call for strengthened international cooperation on environmental and climate issues through the Global Mutirao framework, which advocates for collective global efforts to address climate change.
As part of its ongoing climate initiatives, Indonesia is currently finalizing the third, updated version of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), which reaffirms the nation’s commitment to limiting the rise in global average temperature to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015.
To reinforce this commitment, Indonesia proposed innovative mechanisms for diversifying NDC financing, including carbon trading via the IDXCarbon exchange and establishing a mutual recognition agreement for cross-border carbon credits.
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2024, Indonesia reported substantial progress in finalizing the Paris Agreement Rule Book, while also emphasizing the need to close implementation gaps in global climate action.
During the Pre-COP30 discussions, the Indonesian delegation also held bilateral meetings with senior United Nations officials, including UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, to discuss the development and submission of Indonesia’s NDC 3.0.
The United Nations commended Indonesia’s sustained commitment to climate action and recognized the country’s significant contribution to the UNFCCC NDC Synthesis Report, which is expected to be released on October 28, 2025.
With COP30 set to convene in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, Indonesia’s proactive engagement underscores its determination to play a leading role in promoting equitable and collaborative global climate solutions.
