Indonesia has reinforced its global leadership in climate action through the successful implementation of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) program. The country has achieved measurable reductions in emissions from the forestry and land-use sectors and received international recognition through Result-Based Payments (RBP) totaling USD 499.8 million, of which USD 340.7 million has already been disbursed. Support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), facilitated by UNDP as the Accredited Entity, has contributed USD 103.8 million to these efforts, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its FOLU Net Sink 2030 target, aiming for carbon absorption to exceed emissions.
The REDD+ program has strengthened Indonesia’s national climate strategy by enhancing governance, building local capacity, supporting decentralized forest management, and expanding the Social Forestry program. Between 2015 and 2024, the country rehabilitated over 2 million hectares of forest and land while reducing forest fires by 19.6%. Measures such as moratoriums on primary forest and peatland exploitation, social forestry initiatives, and multi-forestry enterprise programs have directly benefited local communities. Minister of Environment Dr. Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized that REDD+ demonstrates that low-carbon development can be achieved through transparent governance and stakeholder participation.
Beyond forest conservation, Indonesia is bolstering overall environmental governance through pollution control, biodiversity protection, and integrating climate action into national development planning. The Ministry of Forestry highlighted that REDD+ not only mitigates emissions but also promotes environmental justice, ensuring that Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and vulnerable groups share in the benefits of climate action. Credible monitoring tools such as the Measurement, Reporting and Verification system, Forest Reference Emission Level, and the National Registry System have reinforced the program’s transparency and accountability.
The Indonesian Environment Fund (BPDLH) serves as the national green finance platform, channeling global climate funding, including GCF support, into forest restoration, land rehabilitation, and community livelihood programs. This ensures that REDD+ financing is both transparent and impactful, connecting international commitments with local implementation. Collaboration with UNDP strengthens capacity at national and subnational levels, providing training, safeguards development, and technical assistance to optimize REDD+ outcomes. The program integrates socio-economic development, gender equality, and protection for Indigenous Peoples into its operations.
In preparation for COP30, Indonesia is finalizing its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035, with a target of reducing emissions by up to 60% compared to 2019 levels. The latest phase of REDD+ financing emphasizes inclusive, evidence-based, and transparent implementation. UNDP Indonesia Resident Representative Sara Ferrer Olivella noted that REDD+ exemplifies how climate action can support both environmental sustainability and community livelihoods. Through strong collaboration among the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Forestry, BPDLH, and UNDP, Indonesia continues to demonstrate that climate change mitigation can be harmonized with equitable and sustainable development.
