ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government and the Kingdom of Norway have agreed to extend climate and forestry cooperation until 2030.
This extension of cooperation strengthens a long-standing partnership, while confirming the commitment of both countries to achieving ambitious climate targets in the forestry and land use sectors.
“This year we celebrate a very important day, where Indonesia and Norway have worked together for 75 years, building bilateral cooperation, and are jointly involved in solving various problems facing the world, including climate change and global warming,” said the Indonesian Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, quoted in a press release, Wednesday, February 26 2025.
To date, Norway has contributed US$216 million to Indonesia’s verified results in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation which are divided into four Result Based Contribution (RBC) stages. Norway’s results-based contributions are managed by the Indonesian Government through the Environmental Fund Management Agency.
Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, expressed his appreciation for Indonesia’s leadership and its important role in global climate action.
“Norway is honored to continue working with Indonesia as a key partner in fighting climate change and protecting biodiversity. This extension of cooperation reaffirms our long-term commitment to supporting Indonesia’s efforts to protect forests and the global climate for future generations,” said Minister Eriksen. (AT Network)
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