Environews, Jakarta – The Indonesian government is closely monitoring the utilization of Result-Based Contribution (RBC) funds from the Kingdom of Norway to ensure they are effective and support the achievement of the country’s NDC targets and FOLU Net Sink 2030 goals.
Norway has disbursed USD 216 million (approximately IDR 3.4 trillion) in recognition of Indonesia’s success in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) during the 2016–2020 period.
Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized that Indonesia must maintain its global reputation for its contributions to international efforts in controlling GHG emissions.
“The international community will assess our seriousness in addressing GHG emissions,” Hanif said while opening the Discussion Meeting on the Progress of Norway’s RBC Implementation in Jakarta, Friday, December 13, 2024.
Hanif explained that the Indonesian government is committed to maintaining integrity in managing international contribution funds. He added that with Indonesia’s dedicated efforts, the global community is expected to understand the complexities of controlling GHG emissions across Indonesia’s landscape.
Furthermore, Hanif stressed that Indonesia is not in a position to request aid from the international community for GHG emission reduction. However, he noted that Indonesia possesses comparative advantages and significant potential for collaboration with global partners in combating climate change.
The USD 216 million contribution from Norway corresponds to 43.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) GHG emissions. According to Hanif, Indonesia still holds significant carbon credit potential that can be leveraged to support GHG emission reduction efforts toward achieving the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target. Based on inventory recognized by the UNFCCC, Indonesia has a carbon credit potential of 533 million tons of CO2e for reducing GHG emissions during the 2018–2020 period.
“To achieve Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 target, funding of IDR 400 trillion is required,” he stated.
FOLU Net Sink refers to a condition where the level of GHG absorption from the forestry and other land-use sector surpasses its emissions. Under this framework, Indonesia aims to achieve a GHG emission level in the FOLU sector of minus 140 million tons of CO2e by 2030.
Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rut Kruger Giverin shared her observations from field visits to assess the use of RBC funds and expressed appreciation for the outcomes achieved. She highlighted Indonesia’s leadership and its role as a global example in reducing emissions from deforestation.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH), Joko Tri Haryanto, underscored the importance of evaluating the implementation of RBC fund utilization as part of accountability measures. He also stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of RBC fund utilization according to the prepared Investment Plan document.
Agus Justianto, Vice Chairperson II of the Indonesia FOLU Net Sink Task Force, revealed that the first phase of RBC funding is allocated to four programs with five key outputs: reducing deforestation and forest degradation through sustainable forest management, land rehabilitation for enhanced carbon absorption, biodiversity conservation, peatland restoration, and law enforcement.
These programs are carried out by implementing partners, including central and regional governments, NGOs, universities, and community groups. *
