Enviro News Asia, New Delhi — Indonesia has called on BRICS member states to move beyond commitments on paper and accelerate concrete action to address the global climate crisis, biodiversity loss and growing pollution.
Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency Moh Jumhur Hidayat led the Indonesian delegation at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi, India, on August 18, 2026.
The meeting resulted in the adoption of the Joint Statement of the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting, which established four priority areas of cooperation for 2026: promoting sustainable lifestyles; afforestation, forest fire management and disaster resilience; accelerating the circular economy; and community- and indigenous knowledge-driven climate adaptation.
BRICS members also agreed on the importance of strengthening green technology transfer and increasing financial support for developing countries.
In his keynote address, Minister Jumhur emphasized that the climate crisis cannot be addressed in isolation because it is closely linked to the way countries manage natural resources and ecosystems. He said the protection of terrestrial and marine ecosystems is essential for strengthening climate resilience at both national and global levels.
“Indonesia sees significant potential for BRICS countries to strengthen practical cooperation, learn from one another and exchange national experiences in building a more resilient and sustainable future,” Jumhur said.
Indonesia also highlighted climate action as an opportunity to strengthen economic competitiveness, support sustainable growth and improve national resilience.
The government is developing a high-integrity national carbon market based on the principles of transparency, accountability, traceability and environmental integrity. The initiative is expected to support Indonesia’s climate targets while attracting greater green investment.
During the climate adaptation session, Indonesia presented its experience in strengthening community participation through the Program Kampung Iklim, or ProKlim. The program has reached and empowered more than 12,000 villages and communities across Indonesia.
Indonesia also highlighted the role of traditional knowledge in strengthening climate resilience, including the Subak and Awig-Awig systems in Bali and Sasi Lompa in Maluku.
Vice for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economic Value Governance Ary Sudijanto reinforced Indonesia’s position during the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change, stressing the importance of combining modern scientific technology with traditional knowledge that has been developed and preserved by local communities.
Indonesia said its participation in the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting reflects its commitment to strengthening international environmental cooperation and encouraging global commitments to be translated into concrete and equitable action. (*)
