Indonesia and Norway have renewed their commitment to environmental cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen climate diplomacy, promote biodiversity conservation, and advance sustainable development. 

The agreement was formalized during a meeting in Oslo between Indonesia’s Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq and Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

“It is crucial that we enhance the implementation of carbon economic value as part of Indonesia’s efforts to meet our Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets, as mandated by Presidential Regulation No. 98/2021. Together with Norway, Indonesia has developed a robust carbon trading system that will help us achieve our national climate goals,” Hanif said, as quoted by Antara on Sunday.

He emphasized that the signing of the LoI represents a strategic move to accelerate global climate action and foster sustainable development both in Indonesia and internationally.

The agreement outlines joint commitments in key areas including climate change mitigation and adaptation, good governance, biodiversity protection, peatland and mangrove ecosystem preservation, waste management, and the promotion of a circular economy.

Beyond highlighting the urgency of addressing the global climate crisis, the LoI also reaffirms Norway’s vital role as a strategic partner in supporting Indonesia’s environmental agenda.

Hanif’s visit to Oslo coincides with the 75th anniversary of Indonesia-Norway diplomatic relations, which began in 1950. Environmental cooperation between the two nations has deepened significantly in recent years.

Since 2022, Norway has backed Indonesia’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the forestry and land-use sector (FOLU), pledging US$216 million (Rp3.5 trillion) in support.

During his visit, Hanif also held discussions with Andreas Motzfeld Kravik, Norway’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs. In addition, he toured TOMRA, a Norwegian recycling technology company, to explore innovative waste management solutions and circular economy practices.

This renewed partnership is expected to boost Indonesia’s environmental initiatives and contribute to shared climate objectives on a global scale.