Environment Ministry's Climate Adaptation Director Franky Zamzani said on Tuesday that the proposed law would include climate justice provisions because Indonesia remains highly exposed to climate risks as an archipelagic nation.
He said the government must strengthen cooperation with multiple stakeholders to advance climate adaptation policies, not only mitigation measures.
“So far, Indonesia does not yet have a truly inclusive legal foundation on climate change,” Zamzani said.
“The government continues working to formulate policies that protect vulnerable groups,” he added.
Meanwhile, Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative Chief Executive Achmad Santosa said development strategies focused solely on economic growth risk weakening democracy, governance and the rule of law.
According to Santosa, the Climate Change Law should also support revisions to other regulations, including disaster management and child protection policies.
“A shift in the economic development paradigm is essential to address the climate crisis’ impact on migration, vulnerable workers, women and children,” he said.
Santosa added that Indonesia has continued strengthening public participation in environmental policymaking.
He said support for the Climate Change Law has come from government institutions, parliament, regional administrations and ministries backing environmental protection initiatives.
Related news: Indonesia needs law on climate change: Walhi
Translator: Lintang, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
Copyright © ANTARA 2026
