..the collaboration between Indonesia and UNEP as an important step in strengthening global action on forest protection, climate change mitigation, and empowering forest-dependent communities,
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is strengthening cooperation in the global forestry and environmental sectors.

Deputy Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki in his statement here on Thursday stated that before the institutional transition at the ministry, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK).

Although the MoU has not been fully implemented, he emphasized that the agreement serves as a strong foundation for continuing and expanding collaboration between the two parties in the forestry sector.

"We view the collaboration between Indonesia and UNEP as an important step in strengthening global action on forest protection, climate change mitigation, and empowering forest-dependent communities," said Marzuki.

He made this statement when meeting with UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen, at the UNEP Office, during the COP-30 series in Belem, Brazil.

He highlighted three strategic priorities of the ministry, including strengthening forest and land fire prevention efforts, developing a multi-enterprise forestry model, and accelerating the recognition and empowerment of social and customary forests.

However, he emphasized that the FOLU Net Sink 2030 Program remains a national strategic agenda to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 from the forestry and land use sectors.

The deputy minister emphasized the importance of UNEP's support in strengthening the implementation of this program, particularly in the areas of forest and peat land restoration, improving the MRV system, environmental and social safeguards, capacity building, and innovative financing for REDD+.

The deputy also conveyed Indonesia's vision to make Indonesia a Global Carbon Center and Market, by utilizing the enormous potential of tropical forests as a center for innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable carbon-based investment. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation through the International Tropical Peatlands Center (ITPC).

In the future, ITPC is expected to expand its role in carbon accounting methodologies, peat fire prevention, and restoration-based livelihood models, in line with the FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda and UNEP's global mission.

"We are confident that the renewed partnership between Indonesia and UNEP will strengthen Indonesia's leadership in global forestry and climate action," Marzuki said.



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