Jakarta – Indonesian musicians and music industry professionals are using their collective voice to push for stronger climate action through the Music Declares Emergency Indonesia movement, which showcased its campaign at the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2026 in Jakarta on Saturday, August 1.
The collective, which describes itself as a network of artists, music professionals, organisations, and individuals committed to protecting life on Earth, hosted a booth at the summit to encourage more people to sign its climate declaration. Indonesia became the first country in Asia to launch a Music Declares Emergency chapter on Earth Day in April 2023.
As of August 2026, the movement says 8,579 organisations, artists, and individuals have signed its declaration, calling for urgent action to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
The declaration urges the Indonesian government to take immediate steps to protect biodiversity and cut greenhouse gas emissions, including reducing net emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It also calls for accelerating the transition to renewable energy, phasing out coal, supporting Indigenous peoples in safeguarding biodiversity, and strengthening international cooperation to help Indonesia meet its climate goals.
The initiative also recognises the environmental footprint of the music industry itself. Signatories commit to improving industry practices and reducing their own environmental impact while using music as a platform to inspire climate awareness and action.
Music Declares Emergency Indonesia says musicians have a unique ability to shape public opinion and mobilise people, making the creative sector an important partner in advancing climate action. The movement’s participation at INZS 2026 highlighted the growing role of artists and cultural communities in supporting Indonesia’s transition toward a low-carbon future. (nsh)
Banner photo: Teddy Adhitya performing at the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2026. Photo: FPCI Secretariat
