VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION IV

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

INDONESIAN PAVILION COP 27 UNFCCC

SHARM EL-SHEIKH EGYPT, 10 NOVEMBER 2022

STRENGTHENING INDONESIA’S POLICIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE TO ACHIEVE

INDONESIA’S FOLU NET SINK 2030

Assalamu‘Alaikum Warakhmatullahi Wabaro Katuh,

Syallom,
Salam Sejahtera
Om Swastiastu,
Namo Buddhaya,
Salam Kebajikan,

Greetings
The Honorable

1. Dr. ALUE DOHONG

Vice Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia;

2. Dr. Ir. RUANDHA AGUNG SUGARDIMAN M.Sc

Acting Director General of Forestry Planning and Environment, Ministry of

Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia;

3. BENOIT BOSQUET, Ph.D.

Regional Director, East Asia and Pacific, World Bank;

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 4. AMY DUCHELLE, Ph.D.

Senior Forestry Officer and Team Leader of Climate Change and Resilience,
FAO’s Forestry Division;

5. SUJALA PANT M.Sc.

Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Indonesia.

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,

The COP climate summit has been one of the most important forums for nations to
collaborate and strive together in making our planet a more sustainable place to live
for future generations.

Indonesia holds an important role in battling climate change through various

approaches such as FOLU Net Sink 2030, clean energy transition, conservation of
marine ecosystem, and the adoption of new agricultural practices and technologies.
While the path towards reaching that condition is undeniably challenging, I stand proud
here today to share in this forum that we are making progress and are on the right
track towards reaching that goal.

However, I’m saddened that after COP26 in Glasgow, implementations of various

commitments to combat climate change have remained relatively stagnant with
minimal progress. Economic and financial challenges that we are all currently
experiencing have been one of the main reasons of this slow progress, and after only
7 years, the Paris Agreement is at the brink of failure for not being able to limit global
warming to well below 2 degree Celsius.

Despite the magnitude of hardships and uncertainties that the world currently faces;
post-COVID recoveries, food and energy crisis, as well as heart-wrenching global
conflicts, Indonesia stands firm on its commitment to build a better future for planet
earth.

I would like to take this wonderful opportunity to extend my utmost gratitude for
everyone involved in making COP27 in Egypt a huge success; especially the Ministry
of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. I would also like to salute all
stakeholders that have been working very hard to ensure the success of our various
strategic environmental policies, designed to achieve Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink
2030.

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 Today, I will be sharing some of the progress that we’ve been making, and in addition
to that, I will also share several innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives that
Indonesia has been doing and planning to do, as well as our views and stance to
enhance the fight against climate change.

Ladies and gentlemen,

As an asset and life-support system for our planet, forests have an inalienable role in
providing tangible benefits for ecology, culture, society and economy. The forestry
sector has proven to be an important sector in the Indonesian economy as it
empowers local communities and small businesses by means of ecotourism and
education, environmental services, and conservation.

That crucial role has made the prevention of further deforestation to become more
than just a need, but a national interest. Over the years, forest conversions into
agricultural zone, minings area, and palm oil plantations have been the 3 biggest
contributors for deforestation in Indonesia. However, our firm commitment in battling
climate change has been shown by our record-breaking deforestation rates over the
past few years. After successfully reducing deforestation rate by 75% in 2020, our
positive trend continued by another 25% reduction in 2021.

The 2 main areas that Indonesia is focussing in order to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions are Forestry and Other Land Uses (FOLU) and the energy sector. Based on
our NDC document, FOLU is contributing 647 million tons of CO2 or approximately
50% of the total national emission, while energy amounting to 453 million tons or 34%.
These 2 areas combined contribute around 84% of Indonesia’s total greenhouse gas
emissions.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I would like to urge and encourage all of us to stand firm and remain committed to
achieve our climate goals. Indonesia is proud to be at the forefront in driving down
global emissions through the implementations of FOLU Net Sink 2030 initiative and
strategic governance in the energy, agricultural, and marine sectors.

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 The Indonesian government has introduced various programs and regulations in order
to significantly reduce the rate of deforestation. One example is the moratorium or
suspension on new permit issuance in primary forests and peatland with a total area of
66 million hectares, that have been imposed; this policy is known as PIPPIB.

Existing concession and non-concession areas that possess a high risk of forest
degradation and illegal logging activities are being monitored intensively through
means of stronger law enforcement.

Our efforts for sustainable forest development and management, known as the Social
Forestry Program, have been done by empowering and educating local communities
living around forest areas to create economic values from non-timber forest products.
Many local / indigenous communities have felt the economic benefits from various
ecological-friendly activities such as forest honey cultivation and the ecotourism
industry.

Another important aspect to achieve Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 is through
reforestation and biodiversity conservation, where the Ministry of Environment and
Forestry have created reforestation programs involving various stakeholders such as
NGOs, local communities, and private institutions. We also conduct workshops and
educational seminars on a regular basis to educate local communities on the
importance of biodiversity conservation.

In the energy sector, we are actively encouraging the transition towards renewable
energy sources by developing solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass potentials.
Indonesia has also introduced the use of CPO-based biofuels.

The Indonesian government is currently encouraging the use of electric vehicles

through tax incentive programs that make the cost of purchasing and possessing
electric vehicles more affordable. In addition to that, through our state-owned
electricity company (PLN), we are building the infrastructure and facilities to support
the utilization of electric vehicles.

While in the agricultural sector, we have been focussing our efforts to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging the use of organic fertilizers in order to
reduce dependance on chemical fertilizers and preserve water resources, promote the
implementations of precision farming and other agricultural technologies, and building
agriculture infrastructures such as dams and irrigation networks to ensure efficient
agricultural activities and preventing unnecessary waste of resources and soil
degradation.
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 Last but not the least, our marine sector’s contribution to reduce emission revolves
around the adoption of blue carbon, where marine and coastal ecosystems are able to
significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mangrove forests, brackish swamps,
and seagrass beds are crucial in the efforts of mitigating climate change. Some of the
strategies to strengthen the blue carbon initiative include the expansion and
maintenance of marine conservation areas, implementation of a measurable quota-
based fishing policies, and sustainable aquaculture, as well as strict policies on the
utilization of marine space and small islands that serve as coastal ecosystems.

Ladies and gentlemen,

As a reflection of our commitment to fight climate change, Indonesia has increased its
emission reduction target to 31.89% (with its own efforts) and 43.2% (with international
assistance), which was submitted through the enhanced NDC document last
September. We are also encouraging all stakeholders from private and public
institutions to contribute in lowering greenhouse gas emissions through a regulated
carbon trading scheme. The Presidential Regulation Number 98 of 2021 allows even
local provincial governments to partake in this scheme in order to obtain non-tax
revenues that can support local climate programs.

However, we realize that despite these improvements, we are still far away from
achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

I would like to underline that Commission IV of the House of Representatives of the

Republic of Indonesia strongly supports the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as
our partner, and as the focal point responsible to achieve greenhouse gas emission
reduction targets, which plays a direct role in attaining Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink
2030.

Through our supervisory and legislative function and authority, House Commission IV
will always exercise our roles to ensure that resources are preserved, laws are
properly enforced, and policies that support global emission reduction are successfully
implemented. Through our budgetary function, we will strive to ensure that these
programs will get the budget they need.

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 The House Commission IV is currently finalizing the revision for our Conservation Bill
(Act No. 5 of 1990 about the Conservations of Natural Resources and its Ecosystem -
KSDAHE) in order to comprehensively accommodate the management of biodiversity,
conservation areas, ecosystem protection, genetic resources, species protection, law
enforcement, funding, and supporting Indonesia’s NDC target.

Ladies and gentlemen,

With its vast forests and ocean, Indonesia has an extraordinary potential for carbon
sequestration and storage. In addition to that, we will use our strategic position as the
current G20’s presidency holder and upcoming ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2023 to
further drive the global fight against climate change.

We are committed to use this momentum to strive for meaningful change and enact
tangible climate solutions, as well as enhancing cooperations and collaborations
between governments, private enterprises, local communities, academics, and NGOs.

Lastly, in order to reach the goal of global Net Zero Emission (NZE) by the middle of
this century, I’d like to remind and encourage our friends in the developed world to
fulfill their commitments to help developing nations with the capital and the technology
to support their climate goals.

Developed nations should consider grants instead of loans, even debt swaps in
exchange for tangible climate action programs.

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,

These are some of the points I would like to share with you today. I would like to
reaffirm our strong support for the government of Indonesia for all of its endeavors to
meet our climate targets.

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 Our planet is facing an imminent and existential threat where some of the damages
continues to unfold right in front of our eyes. Our collective actions as citizens of planet
earth will determine the future of our existence. Let’s collaborate and strive together for
our future generations, thank you all very much.

Vice Chairperson of Commission IV

House of Representatives of The Republic of Indonesia

G. BUDISATRIO DJIWANDONO

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