Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia is pushing for faster and more concrete global action on forest management during the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership All Member Meeting, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from March 2-5, 2026.
The meeting serves as a strategic platform for countries to strengthen international collaboration in addressing climate change through sustainable forest management.
Haruni Krisnawati, Special Advisor to the Indonesian Minister of Forestry for Climate Change, emphasized the urgency of accelerating the implementation of global forestry policies as the 2030 targets approach.
“With only a few years left before the 2030 milestone, countries need to speed up real action in the forestry sector. Indonesia has valuable experience in managing tropical forests, including through the FOLU Net Sink 2030 approach, which can contribute to global cooperation,” she said.
The meeting was attended by 34 of the 38 member countries of the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership.
Indonesia and Brazil were invited as observers, providing perspectives from Global South countries.
Indonesia Shares Sustainable Forest Management Practices
Ristianto Pribadi, Head of the Bureau of Public Relations and International Cooperation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry, stated that Indonesia’s participation in the forum provided an opportunity to share best practices in sustainable forest governance.
He explained that Indonesia continues to strengthen a range of strategic policies aimed at preserving forests while supporting a low-carbon economy.
“Indonesia is strengthening sustainable forest management through several strategic initiatives, including the Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK), social forestry programs, land rehabilitation efforts, and stronger forest fire prevention measures. These experiences are important to share in global platforms such as the FCLP,” he said.
During the forum, Indonesia also highlighted the potential of developing green construction using sustainably sourced wood as part of low-carbon development solutions.
Strengthening Forestry Diplomacy and Global Cooperation
In addition to sharing experiences, Indonesia emphasized the importance of harmonizing international standards in the forestry sector to ensure more effective and sustainable forest management practices.
Indonesia also encouraged stronger capacity building and technology transfer between countries to accelerate the development of forest-based low-carbon economies.
Ristianto noted that Indonesia’s participation in the forum also strengthens its forestry diplomacy at the global level.
“Indonesia’s participation in this meeting reinforces the country’s forestry diplomacy internationally while opening opportunities for cooperation and access to international funding to support the FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda and sustainable forest management,” he concluded.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s participation in the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership meeting highlights the country’s commitment to accelerating global action on sustainable forest management. By sharing its experience in tropical forest governance and promoting initiatives such as FOLU Net Sink 2030, Indonesia aims to strengthen international collaboration, support low-carbon development, and contribute to global climate goals ahead of the 2030 target.
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