The COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil officially concluded on Saturday (22/11), marking a pivotal moment for global climate action. A new phase for implementing the Paris Agreement, crucial for tackling the climate crisis, is deemed viable only with robust support. This support must encompass grant-based funding, accessible technology, and equitable transition mechanisms specifically designed to protect developing nations.
Indonesia’s delegation resoundingly echoed this sentiment. According to Ary Sudijanto, Deputy for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economic Value Governance at the Ministry of Environment, these three pillars are fundamental prerequisites for developing countries to effectively meet their global mandates and contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Indonesia notably reasserted the ambitious global climate finance target of US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035, a figure that includes a dedicated allocation of US$300 billion for developing nations. Furthermore, the Indonesian government urged a substantial increase in adaptation financing, advocating for at least US$120 billion per year by 2030 to bolster resilience in vulnerable regions.
“The decisions reached at COP30 must serve as a concrete foundation for actions that safeguard communities, strengthen national resilience, and ensure a just, inclusive, and sustainable transition towards low-carbon development, leaving no one behind,” stated Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, as quoted from an official statement released on Tuesday (25/11).
Minister Hanif emphasized that the Global Stocktake must translate into tangible actions, facilitated by structured dialogue, enhanced capacity building, greater technology access, and comprehensive financial support. Indonesia specifically highlighted the imperative of strengthening the Climate Technology Centre (CTC) and launching the Technology Implementation Programme (TIP). These initiatives are essential to ensure that crucial technologies are genuinely accessible to developing countries, moving beyond mere normative commitments to practical implementation.
Addressing the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), Indonesia affirmed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of adaptation indicators that are simple, measurable, and flexible, tailored to specific national conditions. Hanif firmly articulated that GGA indicators should not become an undue administrative burden for developing nations. Discussions surrounding terminology such as “transformational adaptation” were cautioned against, lest they obscure the primary objective: ensuring indicators directly translate into real-world actions that fortify community resilience.
On the critical issue of gender and climate change, Indonesia lauded the adoption of the Belem Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026–2034. This achievement is recognized as a vital step towards crafting truly inclusive climate policies. The implementation of GAP, Indonesia stressed, must align with national processes, respect domestic laws, and uphold the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), acknowledging varied national circumstances.
While the Indonesian delegation voiced reservations regarding certain terminologies inconsistent with its national policy frameworks, particularly the use of “gender and age-disaggregated data,” the nation unequivocally reaffirmed its commitment. Indonesia pledges to strengthen gender integration through its National Action Plan for Gender and Climate Change (RAN-GPI) 2024–2030, ensuring that women and other vulnerable groups are direct beneficiaries of climate policies.
Within the Just Transition agenda, Indonesia underscored that the shift towards a low-carbon economy must be inherently fair, avoiding any increase in debt burden, and bolstered by predictable grant financing. Collaborating with the G77 and China, Indonesia continues to champion the establishment of a UNFCCC Just Transition Mechanism. This mechanism is crucial to prevent unilateral actions that could adversely affect developing countries, ensuring a collective and equitable pathway forward.
Finally, concerning discussions on Article 6, Indonesia stressed the indispensable need for funding to support technical readiness and robust international registries. This support is vital for both market and non-market carbon mechanisms to operate with unwavering integrity. Indonesia further highlighted the urgent necessity of transitioning existing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects into the new Article 6 framework. This strategic move aims to provide certainty for businesses and uphold the consistency and integrity of the global carbon market, fostering a reliable and effective system for emissions reduction.
Summary
At the COP30 Climate Change Conference, Indonesia emphasized the critical need for robust support for developing nations to implement the Paris Agreement, specifically advocating for grant-based funding, accessible technology, and equitable transition mechanisms. The nation reiterated an ambitious global climate finance target of US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035, including US$300 billion for developing countries, and urged an increase to at least US$120 billion per year for adaptation by 2030. Indonesia also stressed that the Global Stocktake must translate into tangible actions, supported by enhanced capacity building, technology access, and comprehensive financial support.
Indonesia championed a just transition to a low-carbon economy that avoids new debt burdens, advocating for predictable grant financing and a UNFCCC Just Transition Mechanism. The delegation affirmed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of simple, measurable adaptation indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation, ensuring they do not become an undue administrative burden. Furthermore, Indonesia lauded the adoption of the Belem Gender Action Plan and highlighted the indispensable need for funding to support technical readiness, robust international registries for Article 6 mechanisms, and the transition of existing Clean Development Mechanism projects.
