During the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, Indonesia and Brazil engaged in discussions to enhance their partnership on tropical forest conservation. The two countries are focusing on sustainable forest management, conservation financing, and carbon certification, aiming to improve the livelihoods of communities dependent on forest resources.
Key discussions centered around Brazil’s Amazon Fund, which serves as a potential model for Indonesia to bolster its conservation financing. This fund leverages international support and results-based funding mechanisms. Brazil’s experience in integrating forest conservation with community services like clean water, solar energy, internet access, and food security was also highlighted as a valuable blueprint for Indonesia’s initiatives.
Another significant aspect of the talks was Ecora, Brazil’s carbon credit certification system. This initiative emphasizes enhancing the credibility of carbon credits through scientific methodologies, transparent governance, and robust verification processes. Indonesia is keen on adopting similar approaches to fortify its carbon certification framework and meet its Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 objectives, which includes social forestry and ecosystem restoration programs.
The partnership discussions also explored technical cooperation involving government bodies, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners. Plans are underway to draft a joint white paper on partnership opportunities and to organize a technical workshop scheduled for February or March 2027.
The collaboration between Indonesia and Brazil seeks to strengthen tropical forest protection, enhance transparency in carbon markets, attract more conservation investments, and support the economic development of forest-dependent communities. By learning from Brazil’s conservation strategies and financial models, Indonesia aims to achieve substantial progress in its environmental and community development goals.