C2 – Coral Reefs and Climate Change Mitigation – From Local Actions to Global Collaboration

Session > C2 – Coral Reefs and Climate Change Mitigation – From Local Actions to Global Collaboration

Indonesia Pavilion COP30

November 19, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

About

A. Background

Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, providing critical services such as coastal protection, food security, and income generation through fisheries and tourism. As climate change accelerates, these ecosystems face increasing stress from ocean warming, acidification, and pollution. Yet, coral reefs also hold significant potential as nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Recognizing their strategic importance, this panel discussion will explore how coral reefs are being integrated into climate policy and action across governance levels—from provincial initiatives to national strategies, regional cooperation, and international frameworks. The session aims to highlight synergistic approaches, share best practices, and foster cross-scale collaboration to strengthen coral reef resilience in the context of global climate goals.

B. Objective and Output

Objectives

To promote recognition of coral reefs as integral to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
To showcase efforts, innovations, and policies across provincial, national, regional, and international levels.
To facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange between government bodies, international organizations, and stakeholders.
To identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration and integrated coastal and marine governance.

Expected Outputs

Enhanced understanding of coral reefs’ role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Shared lessons from multi-level governance on coral reef conservation.
Strengthened policy coherence between marine and climate agendas.
Identification of key opportunities for financing and partnership development.
Visibility for Indonesia’s leadership and regional collaboration efforts in ocean-climate action.

C. Target Audience

Government regulators and policy makers
COP30 negotiators and climate finance experts
Marine and climate researchers
International organizations and technical partners
Youth, Indigenous, and coastal community representatives

D. Session Format

Duration: 90 minutes

Opening by Moderator (10 minutes) Welcome and greet the participants, introduce the speakers, and present the overall theme and discussion topics
Panel Discussion (60 minutes) Presentations and dialogue
Interactive Q&A (20 minutes) Audience engagement
Closing Summary and Call to Action (10 minutes) Summary of key takeaways

Live Stream

Presentations

Speakers

Dr. Rasio Ridho Sani

Deputy Minister of Environmental Pollution and Degradation Control, Ministry of Environment/Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of Indonesia

Dr. Hasudungan A. Sidabalok

Head of the Food Security, Maritime Affairs and Agriculture Service, Jakarta Provincial Government

Zaki Mubarok, Ph.D.

Head of Public Relations and International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia

Dr. Ahmad Adib Susilo

Senior Advisor for Central Government Finance, The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK RI)

Sayid Muhadhar

Director for Coastal and Marine Pollution and Degradation Control, Ministry of Environment/Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of Indonesia

Martin Krause

Director of the Climate Change Divison United Nations Environment Programe(UNEP)

Kajsa Hartman

Project Management Specialist - Climate and Energy, UNOPS

Moderator

Soeryo Adiwibowo

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Environment/Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of Indonesia