Key Points:

• The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) announced Indonesia’s increased commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its Enhanced NDC (ENDC) document.
• This update aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
• Indonesia’s new emission reduction targets:
  • Unconditional: 31.89% (increased from 29%)
  • Conditional with international support: 43.20% (increased from 41%)
• Basis for increased targets:
  • Updated national policies like FOLU Net-sink 2030, electric vehicle promotion, B40 biodiesel policy, waste management initiatives, and sectoral targets in agriculture and industry.
  • Presidential Regulation No. 98/2021 on Carbon Economic Value.
  • Global Goal on Adaptation and Climate Village Program.
• Strengthened transparency framework:
  • National Registry System (SRN) as carbon registry and One GHG Data platform.
  • Linkages with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on cooperation mechanisms.
  • Climate change fund management through the Environmental Fund Management Agency.

Overall:

• By implementing ENDC, Indonesia aims to better manage climate change impacts domestically and contribute globally.
• This press conference highlights Indonesia’s renewed commitment to climate action and its progress towards ambitious emission reduction goals.

Additional Information:

• Spokesperson: Director of Climate Change Mitigation, KLHK Emma Rachmawati
• Contact: 081585302888
• Websites: www.menlhk.go.id, www.ppid.menlhk.go.id
• https://ppid.menlhk.go.id/berita/siaran-pers/6836/enhanced-ndc-komitmen-indonesia-untuk-makin-berkontribusi-dalam-menjaga-suhu-global