Key Points:

• Indonesia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 29% through its own efforts and 41% with international cooperation by 2030.
• Five ministries are leading the efforts: Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry, and Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP).
• The meeting aimed to discuss policies and actions to enhance Indonesia’s NDC target, potentially increasing it from 29% to 32%.
• Each ministry presented their current efforts and future plans:
  • LHK: Emphasized collaboration and public outreach to understand the NDC goals.
  • Mentan (Agriculture): Supported the initiative and highlighted ongoing simulations and field work.
  • KKP: Described 5 key programs for emission reduction, including marine conservation and sustainable management.
  • EBTKE (ESDM): Explained their exercise for increasing emission absorption in the energy sector.
  • Ministry of Industry and BRGM: Presented their contributions to the NDC effort.
• A technical working team will be formed to finalize the enhanced NDC modality by mid-September.

Overall Message:

The press conference highlights the Indonesian government’s commitment to tackling climate change through collaborative efforts across various ministries. By sharing their plans and working together, they aim to achieve or even exceed their NDC target for GHG emission reduction.

Jakarta, KLHK, 10 August 2022

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