Marzuki made the statement after opening the Global Carbon Summit Indonesia 2025 here on Wednesday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to accelerating the recognition of indigenous forests, targeting 1.4 million hectares within the next four years.
“When a carbon credit scheme is implemented, we will ensure the inclusion and empowerment of forest farmer groups and indigenous communities,” he said.
As of October 2025, the total area under the Social Forestry program has reached more than 8.3 million hectares, legally managed by over 1.4 million households.
Of this, 345,257 hectares have been designated as indigenous forests, managed by 87,963 households belonging to customary law communities.
Marzuki assured that the government is committed to achieving the 1.4 million-hectare target for indigenous forest recognition.
The ministry established a Task Force for Accelerating Indigenous Forest Permits in March 2025, involving not only government officials but also academics and NGOs advocating for indigenous rights.
He also highlighted the ministry’s readiness to facilitate carbon trading, particularly from the forestry sector, including through memorandums of understanding with the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).
One of the goals of increased participation in voluntary carbon trading is to support climate action in Indonesia, including the rehabilitation of 12 million hectares of critical forests and land.
“Through the carbon credit scheme, we aim to secure international funding to support forest and land rehabilitation in Indonesia,” Marzuki stated.
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