REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BAKU -- President Prabowo's administration pledged to continue all commitments related to the previous government's climate actions. This was presented by Indonesian President Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo in front of heads of state at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), in Baku, Azerbaijan, Tuesday (12/11/2024).
Prabowo's government, he explained, was targeting economic growth of more than 8 percent a year. At the same time ensuring green, resilient and inclusive development for all people.
“This vision defines our mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2060 or sooner and avoid 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions,” Hasim said in an official statement from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, quoted Thursday (14/11/2024).
He also mentioned emissions reduction measures taken by Indonesia. That starts from the transition of fossil-fuel-based development to renewable energy-based development with an additional 75 percent of renewable energy generation capacity. The additional electricity will be distributed to all the main and most populous islands in Indonesia through 70,000 kilometers of smart transmission lines will be built.
Indonesia will also develop an environmentally friendly smart power grid, adding 42 gigawatts of wind and solar power, doubling its energy capacity, for a total of 75 gigawatts.
“Affordable clean energy will be provided to accelerate growth, create more jobs, ensure food security, and eradicate poverty for people's prosperity while balancing growth, the environment, and sustainability,” he said.
Hashim explained that Indonesia will start greening more than 12 million hectares of degraded forests gradually, revitalizing degraded land to increase food production, protecting the oceans for the creation of a prosperous blue economy. Then empower local communities for climate resilience as well as quality environmentally friendly jobs.
“Our efforts require three supporting factors: the comprehensive green economic growth policy framework we are finalizing, a massive investment of $235 billion, and international collaboration,” he said.
Hashim called on countries to mobilize global resources in terms of technology, finance, and investment, form a united front to fight global warming and regain humanity's right to survive. He said Indonesia is blessed with a vast salt aquifer that offers a carbon capture and storage capacity of nearly 500 gigatons. Several multinational companies have expressed heightened interest in the multibillion-dollar project.
Hashim said in the foreground in support of climate action, Indonesia is committed to developing a strong carbon market starting with optimizing 557 million tons of verified carbon credits.
“We must work together to provide a better future for our next generation,” the younger brother of President Prabowo said.
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