Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia has begun stepping up preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31 UNFCCC), which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. The effort was marked by the Road to COP31 UNFCCC: Indonesia Pavilion Pre-Launch and Coordination Meeting held at the Jakarta International Convention Center on June 12.
Organized by the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH), the event brought together government agencies, businesses, academics, and civil society groups to coordinate preparations for the Indonesia Pavilion, which will serve as a platform for climate diplomacy and international cooperation during COP31.
Rosa Vivien Ratnawati, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Principal Secretary of BPLH, said Indonesia would focus on demonstrating the implementation and progress of its climate commitments rather than announcing new pledges, in line with the theme of COP31 as an “Implementation COP.”
She noted that COP31 will be jointly hosted by Türkiye and Australia, with Türkiye serving as the presidency and host country and Australia acting as President of Negotiations. Indonesia enters the conference with a stronger position following the submission of its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) in October 2025. The country estimates that achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier will require financing support of approximately US$472.6 billion, alongside enhanced capacity building and low-carbon technology transfer.
Ary Sudijanto, Deputy for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economic Value Governance at KLH/BPLH, outlined developments in international climate negotiations, including the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64) taking place from June 8 to 18. He said delegates are discussing 43 agenda items under the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI).
According to Ary, key issues heading toward COP31 include the Global Goal on Adaptation, just transition, climate mitigation, and strengthening climate finance mechanisms. He added that the conference will also focus on implementing the Belém Mission to 1.5 and advancing outcomes from the Global Stocktake dialogue after COP30.
Indonesia plans to use the Indonesia Pavilion not only as an exhibition venue but also as a soft diplomacy instrument and a platform for climate cooperation. The pavilion will showcase the country’s strategies, innovations, and achievements in climate action while creating opportunities for green investment, technology transfer, capacity development, and international partnerships.
During a panel discussion, Senior Adviser to the Minister for Food Resources, Natural Resources, Energy and Quality Laksmi Widyajayanti and Cendekia President Director Emilya Rosa emphasized that the Indonesia Pavilion in Antalya is designed to function as a center for climate solutions and green transactions, connecting environmental projects with international sources of financing.
Laksmi said the pavilion aims to become a genuine collaboration platform where governments, businesses, academics, and civil society organizations can build networks and generate concrete agreements to support climate action.
Throughout COP31, the pavilion will host high-level dialogues, bilateral meetings, partnership signings, Carbon Connection forums, and digital exhibitions highlighting Indonesia’s climate initiatives. The activities will be financed through non-state budget mechanisms involving private-sector partners and other stakeholders.
The coordination meeting marked the beginning of broader preparations to ensure that Indonesia presents not only its climate commitments but also tangible actions and collaborative solutions to address global climate challenges. (*)
