PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA — Indonesia has once again underscored its position as a global leader in climate action through concrete achievements in implementing the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus (REDD+) program. At the closing ceremony of the Indonesia REDD+ Result-Based Payment (RBP) for Result Period 2014–2016 held at Balai Kartini, Jakarta, on Monday (October 6), the government reaffirmed its strong commitment to emission reduction and sustainable forest management.
Representing the Minister, Rosa Vivien Ratnawati, S.H., MSD., Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment / Environmental Control Agency, highlighted that the achievement reflects Indonesia’s global leadership in balancing economic development with environmental protection.
“Through REDD+, Indonesia has significantly reduced emissions from the forestry and land-use sectors, earning international recognition in the form of a Result-Based Payment worth USD 499.8 million,” she said. Of that total, USD 340.7 million has already been disbursed, including USD 103.8 million through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) managed by UNDP.
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This milestone marks a major step in Indonesia’s journey toward achieving FOLU Net Sink 2030—a condition where carbon absorption from forests and land exceeds total emissions. It also strengthens Indonesia’s position as a country firmly committed to the Paris Agreement goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting low-carbon growth.
Minister of Environment / Head of BPLH, Dr. Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, S.Hut., M.P., emphasized that the REDD+ program’s success goes beyond forest conservation—it delivers tangible benefits to local communities.
“This initiative engages local people, promotes environmental justice, and opens pathways to inclusive green economic opportunities,” he stated, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from his official Facebook post on Thursday (October 9, 2025).
In Indonesia, REDD+ serves as a model for how sustainable development can be realized through transparent, evidence-based, and collaborative governance. The program brings together diverse stakeholders—from local governments and Indigenous communities to academics and international partners.
The achievement demonstrates that forest conservation need not hinder economic growth. Instead, it provides a foundation for a greener and more climate-resilient future.
“This milestone is not the end of our journey, but the beginning of a stronger commitment to leave a sustainable planet for the next generation,” Rosa Vivien concluded.
With these results, Indonesia once again proves that it is not merely a country of commitments on paper but a nation capable of delivering real action on the global stage in the fight against climate change. (T2)
