Ecobiz.asia — The Ministry of Environment (KLH) reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to climate action ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, by organizing a tree-planting initiative to offset the carbon emissions from the Indonesian delegation’s flights.
The event, held at the Sukamakmur Special-Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK) in Bogor, Satudar ( Nov. 1, 2025) was led by Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq and Deputy Minister Diaz Hendropriyono. The planting aims to balance long-haul flight emissions while supporting community-based ecological and economic resilience.
A single round trip from Jakarta to São Paulo generates roughly 2.6 tons of CO₂ emissions per passenger. Through sustained reforestation, each mature tree can absorb an estimated 30–50 kilograms of CO₂ annually.
“This initiative reflects that every step in our international diplomacy is accompanied by real domestic action. This is the essence of ‘Think Globally, Act Locally,’” Minister Hanif said.
Hanif emphasized that Indonesia’s climate diplomacy must go hand in hand with ecological responsibility. The planting involved multiple stakeholders—from ministries and local communities to private companies, development partners, and academics—demonstrating the nation’s collaborative “pentahelix” approach to low-carbon development.
The ministry planted multi-purpose tree species such as avocado, durian, mango, and guava, chosen for their soil protection, water retention, and economic value for local communities. The initiative is not only intended to offset carbon but also to prevent erosion and landslides in the sloped terrain of Sukamakmur, contributing to land rehabilitation and sustainable forest management.
“Every diplomatic mission should also be a mission for the environment. Carbon footprints must be met with measurable ecological responsibility,” Hanif added.
Hanif said the tree-planting initiative would continue to grow into a broader environmental culture, combining government leadership, private sector involvement, academic collaboration, and public participation to strengthen Indonesia’s role as a tropical forest nation committed to fair, inclusive, and effective climate action. ***
