Indonesia is ramping up its climate efforts with the upcoming Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC), a critical document for its role in the Paris Agreement. Set to be submitted before COP29 in 2024, the SNDC outlines Indonesia’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change, while balancing development goals. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), led by the Directorate General of Climate Change (DGCC), is coordinating the SNDC, aligning it with Indonesia’s Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience 2050 and the Net Zero Emission 2060 targets. Supported by the GIZ Climate and Biodiversity Hub Indonesia project, the process aims to enhance the nation’s climate ambitions.

During the SNDC Public Communication event on August 20, various stakeholders contributed insights to shape the final document. Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya, reaffirmed Indonesia’s long-term commitment to global climate action, stressing the importance of collective effort and using Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution to guide the country’s climate strategies. The SNDC adopts a stronger approach to emission reductions, expanding its scope to include new gases, sectors, and the Global Goal of Adaptation and Loss and Damage. Feedback from ministries, local governments, academia, private sectors, and civil society organizations ensures the SNDC is a comprehensive plan for Indonesia’s sustainable and resilient futur