Enviro News Asia, Belém — Indonesia reaffirmed its leadership in forest-based climate action during a high-level dialogue on deforestation held by the Government of Brazil at the Brazil Pavilion during COP30. The session brought together representatives from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, and Indonesia to discuss national strategies for reducing deforestation and accelerating progress toward global net-zero deforestation goals.
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, represented by the Expert Staff for Climate Change Affairs, outlined Indonesia’s comprehensive national strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing deforestation. These strategies include strengthened regulatory frameworks and long-term planning documents such as the Strategic Plan (Renstra), the National Forest Plan (RKTN), the Enhanced NDC, the Long-Term Strategy for Low-Carbon and Climate Resilience 2050 (LTS-LCCR 2050), and the Indonesia FOLU Net Sink 2030 roadmap.
Indonesia’s success in lowering deforestation rates has been driven by multiple nationwide programs, including the moratorium on natural forest and peatland permits, forest and land fire mitigation, reforestation, social forestry initiatives, law enforcement, and the enhancement of the national forest monitoring system.
The participation of Indonesia in this panel emphasized its position as a global leader in forest-based climate action — balancing environmental protection, community welfare, and sustainable economic development.
Looking ahead, the Ministry of Forestry expressed its commitment to strengthening global collaboration to address deforestation, particularly in climate finance mobilization, capacity building, and innovation for forest protection. (*)
