Enviro News Asia, Bogor — The Indonesia Climate Change Forum 2025 (ICCF 2025) concluded on Thursday, October 23, 2025, marking the end of a week-long series of discussions and collaborations on environmental resilience and sustainable innovation. The forum brought together ministers, vice ministers, state-owned enterprises, renewable energy entrepreneurs, climate activists, and youth representatives.
During the closing ceremony, Vice Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and ICCF initiator Eddy Soeparno emphasized that the forum served as a vital platform for inclusive dialogue among government institutions, businesses, academics, civil society, and local communities to confront the escalating climate crisis.
Eddy underscored that the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a present reality. “This forum is a call to action. The climate crisis is happening before our eyes—it is no longer a matter of the future but of today. Therefore, climate action must start now,” he declared.
Several prominent figures attended the event, including Bogor Mayor Dedie Rachim, Pandawara Group, and BPI Danantara’s Managing Investment, Stefanus Ade.
For the MPR, the ICCF embodies the constitutional mandate to safeguard citizens’ right to a healthy environment, as stipulated in Article 28H(1) of the 1945 Constitution. Eddy reiterated the message of environmental advocate Prof.
Emil Salim: “One Earth for All Generations.” He urged policymakers, businesses, and climate actors to uphold this principle as a moral compass and guide in addressing the climate emergency.
One of ICCF’s key recommendations calls for Indonesia to take an active leadership role in the upcoming COP 30, strengthening its global position in climate diplomacy. “Through ICCF, we encourage Indonesia and President Prabowo to emerge as global climate leaders by taking bold initiatives in international climate action,” Eddy stated.
In addition to global engagement, ICCF 2025 highlighted waste management and renewable energy innovation as national priorities. The discussions supported the government’s implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025, which promotes waste-to-energy solutions through environmentally friendly technology.
Eddy noted that MPR continues to collaborate with mayors, regional leaders, and related ministries to ensure the success of this approach. “We believe waste-to-energy initiatives will significantly reduce urban waste while simultaneously generating renewable energy,” he said.
He concluded by expressing hope that ICCF 2025 will accelerate multi-stakeholder cooperation and raise collective awareness of climate challenges. “Our future can only be secured if everyone moves together. ICCF stands as a reminder that climate action cannot wait for tomorrow—it must begin today,” Eddy affirmed. (*)
