Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia is working to align its climate policies and diplomatic priorities ahead of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled for Nov. 9–20 in Antalya, Türkiye, as it seeks to turn national commitments into practical solutions and attract international support.
The Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) is coordinating preparations across ministries and government agencies under the theme “Indonesia: Delivering Climate Solutions at Scale.” The initiative aims to showcase climate programmes that can be expanded while supporting economic development and public welfare.
Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, who will lead Indonesia’s delegation, said the country needed a unified position and clear priorities at the conference.
“Indonesia views COP31 not merely as a forum to communicate commitments, but as an opportunity to demonstrate that climate solutions can be implemented and scaled up,” Hashim said, adding that Indonesia would seek to strengthen international cooperation.
Environment Minister and head of KLH/BPLH Moh Jumhur Hidayat said Indonesia was preparing several initiatives for the conference, including proposed legislation on climate justice and renewable energy.
The proposed climate legislation is intended to provide a comprehensive framework covering mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, and the protection of climate defenders. Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly Eddy Soeparno said the legislation would place climate action and justice at the centre of the country’s response to the climate crisis.
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said Indonesia would push for fair and implementable outcomes that support national development and resilience. He also stressed the need for developed countries to provide climate financing and technology support to developing nations.
Indonesia’s climate agenda builds on its Second Nationally Determined Contribution, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Oct. 27, 2025. The country maintains its target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier.
Other priorities include the FOLU Net Sink 2030 programme, the development of Indonesia’s carbon exchange and the Climate Village Programme, known as ProKlim.
Vice Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki said Indonesia would seek international backing for its carbon market and forest rehabilitation initiatives. He cited plans to rehabilitate 12.3 million hectares of land, both inside and outside forest areas, alongside the government’s ASRI greening programme.
The initiatives are intended to strengthen forest and land rehabilitation while contributing to broader climate goals, he said.
Deputy Minister of National Development Planning and Deputy Head of Bappenas Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard said projects presented at COP31 should be ready for investment so they could attract financing and move towards implementation.
He said the Indonesian Pavilion could provide a platform to connect climate projects with potential investors and partners.
The pavilion will carry the theme “Indonesia as the House of Climate Solutions: Strengthening Climate Resilience through Collaborative Action and a Strategic Net Zero Pathway.” Its programme will cover five areas: clean energy and green industrialisation, nature-based solutions, climate-resilient cities and waste management, climate finance and carbon markets, and climate justice and inclusive communities.
Planned activities include discussions among stakeholders, meetings between carbon-credit buyers and sellers, and sessions to explore new partnerships.
Through its preparations, Indonesia aims to use COP31 to advance its national interests in climate negotiations while securing opportunities to expand domestic climate programmes, attract investment and strengthen international cooperation. (“)
