At the launch event on Tuesday, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stated that Indonesia had earlier submitted the results of the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) documents for the fourth phase in 2023.
"This marks one of the success stories of implementing Article 5 of the Paris Agreement," he highlighted.
He revealed that Norway would contribute US$60 million to the Indonesian government in the fourth phase for emission reductions in 2019-2020 due to Indonesia's success in reducing deforestation.
Norway has contributed US$216 million to emission reductions from tackling deforestation carried out by the Indonesian government.
Nurofiq explained that Indonesia, through the Enhanced NDC climate document, has targeted emission reductions by 2030 reaching 31.89 percent through its own efforts and 43.2 percent with international support.
The minister remarked that this target could be increased with the launch of the Second NDC, which will be issued shortly.
He noted that the RBC cooperation for emission reduction from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) between Indonesia and Norway could support in achieving the target.
"A stronger collaboration can be a strong capital to face future environmental challenges," he stated.
On the same occasion, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni affirmed that the collaboration was a form of collective effort to address climate change at the grassroots level through the implementation of Indonesia FOLU Net Sink 2030.
Moreover, Antoni highlighted that it is an effort to ensure a higher absorption rate than emissions generated for the forestry and land use sectors in 2030.
"Indonesia and Norway demonstrate an example of collaboration in addressing climate challenges. We truly appreciate this collaboration and will continue to strengthen and increase the cooperation," he stated.
Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rut Kruger Giverin and President Prabowo Subianto's Special Envoy for Energy and the Environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo were also present at the launch.
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