Indonesia Update 2025: Navigating climate change in Indonesia: Mitigation and adaptation pathways

About the 42nd Indonesia Update conference: Navigating climate change in Indonesia: Mitigation and adaptation pathways

Evidence of the harmful impacts of rising global temperatures—driven by carbon emissions—are well documented, sparking global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Major emitters face mounting pressures to reduce emissions.

By the late 2000s, Indonesia had become one of the world’s top ten carbon emitters, drawing international attention during COP 2007 in Bali and prompting calls for stronger action. In 2009, at the G20 Summit, Indonesia announced its commitment to reduce emissions. The country submitted its first Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in 2016 and strengthened its commitments with the Enhanced NDC in 2022, pledging to cut emissions by 31.9% independently and up to 43.2% with international support by 2030. Indonesia has also set a net-zero target by 2060.

These commitments reflect both global pressure and the government’s recognition that climate action can attract investment and support inclusive, equitable growth. Yet, critical questions remain: Can Indonesia meet its targets while sustaining economic development and social justice? What obstacles must be addressed to achieve these ambitions?

The Indonesia Update 2025 conference will discuss these issues, examining Indonesia’s mitigation and adaptation strategies and their societal, environmental, and development impacts. Sessions will discuss topics such as energy transition, forest governance, and adaptation efforts in rural and urban contexts. The conference will also consider how these strategies intersect with gender equality and social inclusion.