Belém, Brazil, 11 November 2025,
Indonesia Pavilion at COP 30 in second day started with optimism, as this day became the first historic “Carbon Connection for Climate Action : Seller Meets Buyer” session. The discussions today shifted to how Indonesia is monetizing its conservation efforts to benefit local communities. From expanding mangrove protection to closing deals between major banks and energy companies.
Here are the sessions of second day, 11 November 2025 in Indonesia Pavilion :
1. Mangroves: The “Living Shield” (Session B1)
The day began with the launch of the World Mangrove Center (WMC) as a global hub. Vice Minister of Forestry, Rohmat Marzuki, described mangroves as a “living shield” protecting our future. Partnering with JICA (Japan) and Sri Lanka, Indonesia is sharing its success stories with the world—such as the restoration of degraded shrimp ponds in Bali into thriving forests. Rohmat Marzuki, Vice Minister of Forestry said “Together, let us turn the tide of degradation into a wave of restoration” —
2. Carbon Connection for Climate Action : Seller Meets Buyer
Indonesia showcased its leadership in global carbon markets through the Carbon Connection for Climate Action : Seller Meets Buyer session at the Indonesia Pavilion COP30. The event served as a strategic platform connecting carbon project developers with buyers, investors, validation bodies, and financial institutions, advancing high-integrity carbon governance.
H.E. Dr. Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, Minister of Environment and Head of EPA Indonesia, opened the session emphasizing Indonesia’s readiness to lead global carbon transactions.
“This is more than a side event — it is a strategic platform reflecting Indonesia’s readiness to take a leading role in the global carbon market.”
“Let us build trust, forge partnerships, and turn climate ambition into climate action.”
He highlighted Indonesia’s rapid progress in carbon governance, supported by Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, GCC, GI-FACH, and others.
“These agreements form the foundation for credible, high-integrity transactions recognized globally.”
Carbon Connection for Climate Action : Seller Meets Buyer session
In this session, we saw that the carbon market is very much alive. Pertamina (PNRE) successfully executed carbon credit transactions with Bank Mandiri and CIMB Niaga, generated from a biogas power plant project .
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that Indonesia’s carbon exchange (IDXCarbon) has recorded IDR 78.5 billion in transactions since its launch, proving that carbon units are now safe, regulated financial securities.
3. Forestry Revolution : Regenerative Forestry Business (Session B2 & B3)
Sessions on forestry introduced a game-changing concept : Regenerative Forestry Business.
- The Concept: Moving from extraction (cutting trees) to regeneration (healing nature).
- The Strategy: Silverius Oscar Unggul, Senior Advisor to the Minister, introduced the “Market First” approach. He argued that we must secure buyers for sustainable products before designing landscape policies.
- The Impact: A powerful story from Central Kalimantan showed that connecting rattan farmers to global buyers (like IKEA) raised their income from Rp 1,500 to Rp 12,000 per kg. Meanwhile, APP Group pledged USD 30 million annually for forest conservation.
Regenerating Forests and Empowering Local Communities session
4. Scaling Up : Advancing Markets through Global Collaboration (Session A1)
The day concluded with a focus on the energy sector. PLN announced that carbon trading could generate up to USD 10 billion to help fund Indonesia’s energy transition. International confidence is high. Erling Motzfeldt Kravik from Norway’s Ministry of Climate and Environment estimated that Indonesian carbon credits could trade at a premium price of USD 30-35 per ton, signaling strong global demand for high-integrity credits.
From National to Global Actor: Advancing Markets through Global Collaboration session
The message from Day 2 is clear, Conservation pays off. Whether through premium prices for rattan farmers or multi million dollar carbon credits for renewable energy, Indonesia is proving that economic growth and environmental protection can go hand in hand
