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Indonesia-UK sign climate and environmental cooperation deal at COP30
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to strengthen collaboration on environmental protection, secured on the sidelines of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil on November 17, 2025.
Global methane summit to launch initiative to curb super pollutants, accelerate climate action
Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom, co-hosts of the Global Methane Summit, are scheduled to launch a series of historic initiatives on Friday, November 14, 2025 to accelerate global action on methane and other non-CO₂ greenhouse gases to slow the pace of climate change.
Indonesia ranked 2nd in Global solar potential on former coal mine lands
Indonesia holds the world’s second-highest potential for solar energy development on former and soon-to-be-depleted coal mine lands, with an estimated capacity of 59.45 gigawatts (GW), according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Yet, to date, the country has only announced plans to develop 600 megawatts (MW) of solar projects on such sites.
Govt to sanction industrial tenants for Greater Jakarta’s air pollution
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) is preparing to issue mandatory administrative sanctions against dozens of companies operating within two industrial areas in North Jakarta and Bekasi Regency for their contribution to deteriorating air quality in Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek).
Walhi criticizes Jakarta’s Rorotan RDF pollution management
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has assessed that the Jakarta Provincial Administration’s measures in handling environmental pollution due to the Rorotan Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant trial were not on target.
Indonesia leads push for global treaty, seeks int’l agreement to tackle plastic pollution
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono, along with various organizations and countries of the world, attended the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Busan, South Korea to discuss the Global Plastic Treaty from November 25, 2024 until December 1, 2024.
Grabbing “Plastic Treaty” momentum for pollution reduction, green economy development
Indonesia should use the Global Plastic Treaty, which is expected to be issued at the end of the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) negotiations, which is held in Busan, South Korea from November 25 until December 1, 2024, to reduce pollution and pursue green economy develoment, experts say.