Jakarta – The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is collaborating with Konservasi Indonesia (KI) in a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and developing the implementation of the Value of Carbon Economy (NEK) at the national and regional levels.
“The potential of NEK in Indonesia is huge, but its implementation also faces challenges that are not simple,” said MOE Deputy for Climate Change Control and NEK Governance Ary Sudijanto in an official statement on Friday, August 1.
According to him, this partnership covers technical aspects, ranging from policy formulation, data and information support, to climate change mitigation and adaptation actions.
Ary emphasised the importance of multi-stakeholder synergy, government, business, development partners, and communities, to ensure that carbon trading can generate sustainable economic benefits without compromising environmental sustainability and the rights of local communities. “The NEK is not merely a market instrument, but the main foundation in managing the national climate effectively and fairly,” he emphasised.
The scope of cooperation between KLH and KI includes strengthening the policy system, technical support in the international agenda, and active involvement in global climate diplomacy. This collaboration also paves the way for Indonesia’s participation in mutual recognition agreements with international carbon certification schemes as well as bilateral, regional and multilateral mechanisms, including the UNFCCC framework.
“All components of climate policy must be integrated, from central regulation to regional implementation. This systemic strength is what is needed so that the national emission reduction target can be achieved,” Ary explained.
On the same occasion, Senior Vice President and Executive Chair of Konservasi Indonesia, Meizani Irmadhiany, said that this collaboration is a concrete form of KI’s commitment to supporting the national and global climate agenda scientifically and inclusively.
“Konservasi Indonesia supports the achievement of Indonesia’s NDC, which targets emission reductions of 31.89% independently and up to 43.2% with international support. All of that leads to a carbon-neutral target by 2060,” Meizani explained.
He also added that the economic potential of the NEK policy is significant, with estimates reaching USD16.7 billion by 2030. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that this policy is not only firm on paper but can translate into a system that is credible, transparent, and accountable in the eyes of the international community.
In addition to supporting the drafting of regulations, KI will play a role in strengthening the NEK system through training, information dissemination, and capacity building of stakeholders. Periodic reports on achievements and evaluation of programme implementation will be prepared as part of the commitment to transparency and effectiveness of implementation.
This collaboration is expected to be an example of good practice in building a resilient, integrated, and science-based climate framework, as well as demonstrating Indonesia’s position as an active player in the global climate diplomacy stage. (Hartatik)
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