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Indonesia to position itself as an alternative supplier, but the participation in the carbon economy.
industry continues to face pressures from rising production and Indonesia is offering investment opportunities through its
logistics costs, high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. Carbon Economic Value (NEK) scheme and voluntary carbon
In the medium term, HIMKI aims to double exports to trading programmes.
US$6 billion within next five years with 2026 serving as a The collaboration will be supported by projects with the
consolidation period to rebuild momentum, expand markets Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), including

and strengthen competitiveness. the deployment of Japanese experts to assist in mangrove
management.
Proposal for global distribution hubs Indonesia also encouraged further collaboration through
The Indonesian Furniture Industry and Craft Association the development of the World Mangrove Center and the
(HIMKI) has suggested the establishment of marketing and implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
distribution hubs. scheme to advance shared climate goals.
HIMKI Chairman, Abdul Sobur, pointed out that conflicts,
such as in the Middle East, disrupt supply chains, cause Carbon and social forestry project integration
shipping delays and undermine buyer confidence creating Indonesia is strengthening cooperation on carbon projects

structural shifts demand beyond normal market fluctuations. and social forestry through a strategic partnership with the
He stressed that industrial resilience now depends not Asia Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO).
just on production capacity but on the ability to adapt to The Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, met AFoCO Executive
global uncertainty. Director, Park Chongho, in Seoul to discuss collaboration in
To address these challenges, HIMKI is focusing on diversifying carbon project development, land rehabilitation and community
export markets and developing alternative distribution channels. empowerment under social forestry programmes.
Key initiatives include establishing hubs in Europe, the US and The initiative is part of Indonesia’s broader “green diplomacy”

Canada to shorten supply chains, improve market access and agenda and focuses on preparing carbon projects and
boost the competitiveness of Indonesian products. certification in national parks and concession areas.
Sobur emphasised that these efforts require government AFoCO praised Indonesia’s active participation since
support through policy, financing and trade diplomacy. HIMKI joining the organisation in 2019 and highlighted opportunities
views the current global pressures as an opportunity to build for international financing through its accreditation under the
a more resilient, flexible and risk-adaptive industrial system. Green Climate Fund.

Indonesia, Japan to boost forestry and carbon trading
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cooperation
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their bilateral
cooperation in forestry and climate-related sectors according
to Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni.
The partnership will focus on initiatives such as sustainable
forest management, carbon trading and wildlife conservation.
The collaboration also aims to enhance conservation areas,
promote knowledge exchange and increase private sector