Indonesia and Brazil are considering enhanced cooperation in tropical forest conservation, focusing on sustainable practices and carbon financing. Discussions between the two nations took place at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, where they explored strategies for balancing environmental protection with the development of communities reliant on forest resources.
Indonesian officials expressed interest in Brazil’s initiatives that connect forest conservation with essential services, such as clean drinking water, solar energy, internet access, and food security, particularly in the Amazon region. These initiatives were highlighted as potential models for Indonesia to support forest-dependent communities.
A significant topic of discussion was Brazil’s Amazon Fund, which serves as a potential framework for enhancing conservation financing through international support and results-based mechanisms. Additionally, Brazil’s carbon credit certification system, Ecora, was of interest to Indonesia. This system aims to increase the credibility of carbon credits by employing scientific methods, transparent governance, verification, and traceability.
Indonesia is eager to study these approaches to bolster its own carbon certification framework as part of its Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 target, as well as its social forestry and ecosystem restoration programs. Both countries are considering technical cooperation involving government agencies, universities, civil society organizations, and development partners.
Plans for the partnership include preparing a joint white paper outlining opportunities and organizing a technical workshop in early 2027. The collaboration aims to strengthen tropical forest protection, improve carbon market transparency, attract conservation investments, and support the economic development of communities dependent on forest resources.