Ecobiz.asia — Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to making the Forestry and Other Land Uses (FOLU) sector a key pillar of global climate change mitigation and carbon market development during the opening of the Indonesia Pavilion at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, on Friday (Nov. 7, 2025).
Indonesia’s Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who also serves as head of the national delegation, officiated the opening ceremony alongside Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq and Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki.
In his address, Hashim emphasized that sustainable management of the FOLU sector must be a global priority due to its central role in preserving biodiversity, supporting carbon markets, and achieving global mitigation targets.
“We have an obligation to manage this sector with great care, as FOLU serves as the backbone of biodiversity, the carbon market, and global climate mitigation efforts,” Hashim said.
He urged negotiators to ensure that the outcome of Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement — which governs international carbon trading mechanisms — reflects the strategic importance of FOLU. Hashim also outlined Indonesia’s vision of becoming a global hub for high-integrity carbon markets that deliver measurable climate impact while creating green jobs and resilient communities.
“Our vision is to make Indonesia a global center for high-integrity carbon markets that generate real and measurable climate impact,” he added.
Hashim described the Indonesia Pavilion as an extension of the country’s climate diplomacy, serving as a collaborative platform for government agencies, academia, the private sector, and civil society to foster partnerships and showcase innovation in climate action.
Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki said the forestry sector plays a vital role in achieving national emission reduction targets, particularly through the FOLU Net Sink 2030 program and community-based conservation initiatives.
“Through the Indonesia Pavilion, the Ministry of Forestry aims to show that forest management is not only about maintaining tree cover but also about ensuring social justice and community welfare,” Rohmat said.
The Indonesia Pavilion carries the theme “Accelerating Substantial Actions of Net Zero Achievement through Indonesia’s High-Integrity Carbon Market.” From the forestry sector, eight thematic sessions will highlight issues such as mangrove conservation, carbon trading, renewable energy, the role of Indigenous communities, and peatland restoration. ***
