Through the AKCMM project, Indonesia is committed to linking practical field solutions with ambitious methane reduction targets,Jakarta (ANTARA) -
Indonesia, South Korea, and the Global Green Growth Institute on Thursday launched a US$20 million methane mitigation project in Jakarta aim at curbing landfill emissions and strengthen ASEAN’s regional climate action commitments.
The three-year ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) program is part of the Partnership for ASEAN-ROK Methane Action, funded by South Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund.
Indonesia is the third ASEAN country to implement the initiative after Malaysia and the Philippines, with the project focused on improving waste management systems and cutting methane emissions from organic waste.
Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency Jumhur Hidayat said methane reduction had become a national priority because of its significantly stronger warming impact than carbon dioxide.
“We have just launched this initiative, and it reflects strong joint efforts across ASEAN. It is now being implemented in Indonesia to reduce methane emissions, which have a warming effect 28-30 times greater than carbon dioxide,” Jumhur said.
He said organic waste management was central to Indonesia’s climate strategy, with 63 percent of waste sent to landfills consisting of organic material. That composition gives Indonesia the potential to generate as much as 21 million tons of CO2 equivalent methane emissions, underscoring the urgency of stronger waste treatment systems.
“Waste management is not merely a cleanliness issue, but a crucial pillar of our climate action. Through the AKCMM project, Indonesia is committed to linking practical field solutions with ambitious methane reduction targets,” Jumhur said.
He added that Indonesia appreciated support from South Korea and ASEAN partners in strengthening greener and more sustainable waste management systems.
South Korean Ambassador to ASEAN Lee Chul said the project demonstrated regional solidarity in slowing global warming through practical methane reduction measures.
“Republic of Korea is proud to partner with Indonesia and ASEAN through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund. Methane mitigation is one of the most strategic efforts to slow global warming,” Lee said.
The ambassador said the AKCMM project reflected Korea-ASEAN cooperation through concrete technical and financial support to help member states address the global climate crisis.
Methane is considered one of the most potent greenhouse gases, with scientists identifying rapid cuts as among the most effective short-term measures to slow global warming.
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