Enviro News Asia, Belém — The closing session of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil on 23 November 2025 underscored the need for tangible international support to ensure the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement. Indonesia emphasized that global climate action can advance only through predictable grant-based financing, accessible technology, and a just transition framework that safeguards the interests of developing nations.
Indonesia’s delegation, led by the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH), asserted that COP30 decisions must serve as a platform for accelerated global action rather than a collection of political statements. Officials praised the Government of Brazil and the UNFCCC Secretariat for steering a conference that strengthened the shift “from ambition to action.”
Deputy for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economic Governance Ary Sudijanto stated that developing countries require concrete international assistance to meet their obligations. He said Indonesia expects grant funding, technology transfer, and equitable mechanisms to ensure that commitments can be translated into measurable results on the ground.
Indonesia highlighted progress achieved during negotiations. On the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), the delegation reiterated support for simplified, measurable, and nationally appropriate indicators. Indonesia stressed that adaptation metrics should not create administrative burdens and that debates on terminology must not overshadow the urgency of strengthening community resilience.
The delegation welcomed the adoption of the Belem Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026–2034 as a milestone for inclusive climate governance. Indonesia underscored that implementation must follow national processes, align with domestic laws, and adhere to the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). The government also noted reservations regarding terms inconsistent with national frameworks, while reaffirming its commitment to gender mainstreaming through the National Action Plan for Gender and Climate Change (RAN-GPI) 2024–2030.
On the Just Transition agenda, Indonesia reiterated that the shift to a low-carbon economy must avoid creating new debt burdens for developing countries. Together with the G77 and China, Indonesia pressed for the establishment of a UNFCCC Just Transition Mechanism to prevent unilateral measures that could undermine developing economies.
Indonesia also called for strong financial and technical support for Article 6 readiness, including funding for registry systems and the transition of CDM projects to maintain market integrity and give clarity to private-sector participants.
On climate finance, Indonesia urged reform of the global financial architecture to ensure predictable, grant-based support. The country reiterated the call for USD 1.3 trillion in annual climate finance by 2035—of which USD 300 billion should be allocated to developing countries—along with a tripling of adaptation finance to at least USD 120 billion per year by 2030.
Indonesia stressed that the Global Stocktake must drive concrete action through capacity building, technology access, and enhanced financial flows. The delegation called for the strengthening of the Climate Technology Centre and the launch of the Technology Implementation Programme to ensure that technology solutions shift from commitments to real deployment.
Minister of Environment and Head of BPLH Hanif Faisol Nurofiq affirmed Indonesia’s readiness to work constructively to mobilize climate finance, technology, and capacity development. He emphasized that COP30 outcomes must support meaningful action that protects communities, strengthens national resilience, and ensures a just, inclusive, and sustainable low-carbon transition. (*)
