Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — The Indonesian government launched the fourth phase of its Result-Based Contribution (RBC)investment plan, which includes a $60 million grant from the Norwegian government.
The launching ceremony, which also unveiled the third period of the Community Fund for the Environment (Small Grant) service, took place in Jakarta on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni, Secretary General of the Ministry of Forestry Mahfudz, and Minister Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Indonesia Kristian Netland attended the event.
The RBC international support has now reached a total of $216 million, with previous phases providing $56 million in Phase I and $100 million in Phases II and III.
Secretary General Mahfudz reported that funding from previous stages was distributed to 52 implementing partners, including central and local governments, NGOs, and universities.
The initiative resulted in the planting of 4.6 million seedlings across 11,215 hectares, equivalent to the absorption of 21,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent. He also noted that the program involved 35,180 people in 383 community groups and resolved 40 land tenure conflicts.
The Small Grant program provided IDR 80 billion to 384 community groups for activities ranging from reforestation and renewable energy to ecotourism and waste management.
In his speech, Minister Raja Juli Antoni emphasized that the Forests and Other Land Uses (FOLU) sector is crucial for implementing the Paris Agreement and meeting Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) emission reduction targets.
He noted that the new government’s vision laid the foundation for reducing emissions to achieve Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 goal.
Kristian Netland of the Norwegian Embassy praised Indonesia’s achievements and highlighted the importance of their partnership in combating the climate crisis.
“The launch of RBC Phase IV and Small Grant III is a key milestone in Indonesia’s journey toward the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target,” Netland said.
He added that the collaboration is a global example of a successful climate partnership built on equality and trust.
The RBC Phase IV funding will focus on five thematic programs: sustainable forest management, increasing carbon absorption, biodiversity conservation, peat ecosystem restoration, and law enforcement. The Small Grant will continue to support community participation at the grassroots level. (*)
