"In principle, the two countries have a commitment to tackling global challenges, such as climate change, waste management, and conservation efforts to support environmental sustainability," Bakar informed in a statement received from her ministry on Thursday.
At the meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry's office in Jakarta, Minister Bakar underscored the need to push cooperation and collaboration in responding to climate change.
This is in line with Indonesia's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve the target set in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) document.
She noted that currently, Indonesia is accelerating and adapting the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and GHG Emission Reduction Certificate (SPEI) in parallel, in keeping with Presidential Regulation Number 98 of 2021.
She further said that there is a working team at her ministry that is supporting the acceleration of cooperation between Indonesia and Japan on climate and carbon.
"The working team will focus on preparing the National Registry System (SRN), MRV (measurement, reporting, verification) system, SPEI system, and potential pilot projects in the forestry and waste sectors," she informed.
Regarding waste management, she highlighted the collaboration between Indonesia and Japan in mercury management, implemented through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) cooperation, under which experts will arrive in Indonesia this year.
The development of waste management at Legok Nangka, West Java, and cooperation in electronic waste management were also discussed at the meeting.
"We are hoping for significant collaboration in solid waste management, including efforts to promote environmentally friendly cities, as well as hazardous waste management," she said.
Furthermore, the two ministers agreed to cooperate on the conservation agenda. Minister Bakar proposed a plan for ecotourism model cooperation in West Java.
At Wednesday's meeting, Minister Tetsuya expressed the hope for stronger cooperation in climate and environmental action between Indonesia and Japan.
He said that since both Indonesia and Japan are facing many environmental challenges and have different experiences in tackling them, it would be beneficial for the two countries to share their experiences and collaborate.
Related news: Indonesia bolsters climate action commitment with Second NDC
Related news: Indonesia seeks real action from UN's WMO to solve potential disasters
Translator: Prisca Triferna, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
Copyright © ANTARA 2024
