Jakarta, INTI — Amid growing climate change challenges and the urgent need to protect environmental sustainability, the Governments of Indonesia and Germany have agreed to strengthen collaboration in forestry, conservation, and environmental financing. The agreement was discussed in a meeting between Indonesian Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni and Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary to Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, held in Jakarta on Friday, October 31, 2025.
This joint effort marks a concrete step by both nations to address tropical forest degradation while providing tangible solutions to safeguard global climate stability and accelerate sustainable national development.
Cooperation Based on Global Commitment
During the meeting, Raja Juli emphasized that Indonesia’s tropical forests play a strategic role not only in national development but also in maintaining global climate stability.
“We are committed to protecting forests through strong policies and international cooperation,” said Raja Juli in an official statement from the Ministry of Forestry on Saturday, November 2025.
The cooperation between Indonesia and Germany focuses on three main areas:
1. Developing conservation areas that engage local communities and the private sector,
2. Innovating conservation financing through biodiversity credits and public-private partnerships in the Bukit Tigapuluh landscape, Jambi,
3. Advancing the Reconnect Borneo Initiative, a cross-border conservation project covering Kalimantan, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Germany’s Appreciation for Indonesia’s Social Forestry Program
The German government regards Indonesia as an important global example in efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Bärbel Kofler expressed high appreciation for Indonesia’s Social Forestry Program, which has granted management rights to indigenous communities over 8.3 million hectares of forest, including 1.4 million hectares of customary forests.
“We witnessed firsthand in Kalimantan how local communities play a vital role in protecting forests. Indonesia stands as an important example in achieving global emission reduction targets,” Kofler stated.
This program is recognized as a successful model demonstrating that environmental preservation can go hand in hand with improving the welfare of local communities.
Promoting Green Investment and Land Rehabilitation
In addition to strengthening cooperation, the Ministry of Forestry reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to achieving the Forest and Land Rehabilitation (RHL) target of 10 million hectares, while opening opportunities for green investment through the implementation of the Carbon Economic Value (NEK) policy.
This initiative aims not only to restore forest ecosystems but also to serve as a key driver in building a sustainable, nature-based economy.
“The Indonesia Germany partnership is a tangible example of working together to protect the planet and improve people’s welfare,” said Raja Juli.
Conclusion
The forestry and conservation partnership between Indonesia and Germany marks a significant milestone in strengthening global environmental diplomacy. Through collaboration centered on innovation, community empowerment, and green financing, both nations demonstrate that sustainability is not merely a vision it is concrete action for a greener and more sustainable future for the planet.
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