Enviro News Asia, Belém — As the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) approaches its conclusion in Belém, Brazil, the Indonesian Delegation underscored the need for final decisions that strengthen global climate governance and ensure effective implementation of the Paris Agreement. Amid negotiations that continued late into the night, Indonesia actively advocated for several strategic priorities, including adaptation, climate finance, and the enhancement of decisions under the COP, CMA, and CMP—many of which remained unresolved due to reservations from participating countries.
“We share a collective spirit that COP30 must deliver outcomes or decisions that can provide a concrete basis for implementation—whether under the COP in general, the Paris Agreement through its CMA, or the implementation of commitments under the Kyoto Protocol (CMP),” stated Ary Sudijanto, Deputy for Climate Change Control and Governance of Carbon Economic Value, Ministry of Environment and Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH).
Ary emphasized that one of Indonesia’s key priorities is ensuring that adaptation receives equal attention to mitigation. Indonesia continues to advocate for clarity on global commitments for adaptation finance, which must be reflected in the decision text, including the previously agreed mandate to triple adaptation funding. The removal of paragraphs containing adaptation finance figures in the latest draft text has become a serious concern for Indonesia, as it could weaken the direction of global implementation.
“Indonesia is at the forefront in ensuring that COP30 decisions truly provide an implementable direction. Without clarity in financing, vulnerable countries will fall further behind in confronting an increasingly urgent climate crisis,” Ary stressed.
Indonesia also raised important notes regarding the definition of progressive gender in the draft decision text. Indonesia emphasized that the concept can only be applied by considering the national circumstances of each country. Through bilateral meetings with the Brazilian Presidency, Indonesia’s inputs were largely accommodated in the revised draft.
Despite the intense negotiations, the closure of the Indonesia Pavilion proceeded smoothly. Although certain technical adjustments had to be made by the local organizers, all sessions were successfully relocated to alternative meeting rooms without affecting the quality of discussions. The Indonesia Pavilion recorded significant achievements: more than 5,000 visitors, over 50 policy dialogue sessions, 60 speakers, and partnerships with more than 100 collaborators. Additionally, more than 20 bilateral meetings strengthened development cooperation and climate dialogue between Indonesia and the international community.
The Pavilion also stood out thanks to the Carbon Connection for Climate Action forum, which linked domestic carbon project owners with prospective international buyers and investors. The forum generated expressions of interest totaling 2,754,680 tons of CO₂e from 44 projects led by 28 proponents in the energy, forestry and land-use, and waste management sectors. This achievement reflects global confidence in the integrity of Indonesia’s carbon market and underscores Indonesia’s readiness to move from negotiations to real implementation of climate action.
In his closing speech at the Indonesia Pavilion, Ary Sudijanto reaffirmed that the Pavilion is not merely a venue for exchanging views but a space for fostering concrete collaboration. “The Indonesia Pavilion is a space of hope. This year, we demonstrated that Indonesia brings ideas, solutions, and action. We are here not only to be heard, but to lead,” he stated.
Beyond policy diplomacy, the Pavilion highlighted the richness of Indonesian cultural heritage — dance, music, traditional attire, and culinary arts — as instruments of diplomacy that further strengthened Indonesia’s ties with the global community.
Looking ahead to COP31 in Anatolia, Türkiye, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing international cooperation, particularly on the issue of Ocean and Climate. Although listed on the COP30 agenda, the issue was not substantially discussed. As a maritime nation, Indonesia views this agenda as crucial. Indonesia hopes that Australia, as the incoming COP31 Presidency and a “Big Brother” to many Pacific nations, will ensure that this issue receives substantive discussion. This is essential given that ocean-related challenges affect food security, biodiversity protection, and the livelihoods of millions of coastal communities.
“We hope COP31 places strong attention on the Ocean and Climate agenda. For Indonesia, the ocean is not merely an ecological space, but a space of life. If the world seeks to protect the planet, it must start with protecting the oceans. Indonesia is ready to lead this discussion in Türkiye,” Ary asserted.
At the close of COP30, the Indonesian Delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Brazil and the UNFCCC Secretariat for hosting the conference, and expressed hope that future negotiation settings will provide more comfortable and secure conditions for delegates. Indonesia stands ready to participate in COP31 with stronger agendas, sharper diplomacy, and unwavering commitment to confronting the global climate crisis. (*)
