Indonesia promotes global forestry agenda at London forum

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni participated in a ministerial meeting of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) in London to reaffirm Indonesia’s aspiration to help shape global forestry agendas.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday, Antoni used the international forum to present Indonesia’s three key strategies for contributing to global forest conservation and management efforts.

First, he highlighted Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to develop a high-integrity carbon market to expand access to financing for conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable forest management, and community empowerment in protecting forest resources.

“Indonesia is convinced that a high-integrity carbon market could serve as a crucial instrument to bridge global funding needs for sustainable forest protection and management,” Antoni said.

To support this objective, he noted that the government is working to establish regulations that will create a more conducive environment for carbon trading in the forestry sector.

Regarding the second strategy, Antoni emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening the International Tropical Peatland Center (ITPC) as a platform for global cooperation, scientific advancement, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and innovation in tropical peatland management.

He pointed out that Indonesia possesses extensive experience and capacity in managing one of the world’s largest carbon sinks, with approximately 13 million hectares of tropical peatlands across the country.

“Indonesia would like to invite FCLP member states to expand collaboration through ITPC to intensify efforts to identify science- and best practice-based solutions for tropical peatland stewardship in regions around the world,” he said.

Turning to the third strategy, the minister underscored the importance of utilizing the World Mangrove Center as a hub for international collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange, policymaking, research, innovation, and capacity building.

“This way, we can step up joint efforts to position mangroves as one of the most effective nature-based solutions for mitigating climate change, conserving biodiversity, strengthening coastal resilience, and improving community welfare,” he explained.

Antoni also stressed Indonesia’s readiness to play a more active role within the FCLP and deepen cooperation with like-minded partners to develop ambitious, inclusive, and practical solutions for forest conservation and management.

“Indonesia’s presence here reflects its growing position as the country with the world’s third-largest tropical forest area, committed not only to safeguarding its forest resources but also to actively contributing to global solutions for climate targets, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development,” he concluded.

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Translator: Arnidhya Nur, Tegar Nurfitra

Editor: Primayanti

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