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AnneGathow International forestry cooperation
Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation
in sustainable forestry, focusing on legal and sustainable
forest-product trade, forest protection and improved forest
governance.
The partnership aims to enhance the legality and traceability

of timber, expand market access for sustainably sourced
products, support local communities and build trust in forest-
product trade across the Asia-Pacific region.
Both countries also discussed ongoing initiatives and
deeper collaboration in sustainable forest management, law
need for stronger business certainty. enforcement, human-resource development, multilateral forums
The Ministry is encouraging a forest-based value chain and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.
approach that integrates forest management, harvesting, Indonesia and South Korea have agreed to strengthen
transportation, processing, distribution, marketing and exports their forestry partnership through greater technical cooperation

into a unified ecosystem. in sustainable forest management, community empowerment
This strategy is expected to improve industry efficiency and climate change adaptation.
and competitiveness while meeting global demands for legal During a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026
sourcing, sustainability and lower carbon footprints. APEC Forestry Ministers’ Meeting in Shenzhen, both sides
The revised regulations will also strengthen governance discussed expanding existing collaboration and exploring new
through improved reporting, monitoring, evaluation and initiatives to address increasingly complex forest management
supervision systems to ensure sustainable forest management challenges.

and a consistent supply of legal raw materials. Indonesia also expressed appreciation for South Korea’s
support for the development of its forestry sector.
Accelerating digital transformation of forestry services Both countries emphasised the importance of balancing
Indonesia’s Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, is accelerating forest ecosystem protection with community welfare, safety
the digital transformation of forestry services and licensing and economic development.
to make public services faster, easier and more transparent. South Korea considers Indonesia a strategic forestry
He has instructed all First Echelon units within the Ministry partner and has established an overseas Forest Service
of Forestry to map their services and identify priorities for Center in Indonesia.
digitalisation. The strengthened partnership is expected to advance

Existing initiatives include National Park e-tickets, a law cooperation in sustainable forest management, forest fire
enforcement complaints system, an electronic portal for prevention, climate change adaptation, knowledge exchange
transporting wild plants and animals and a forest and land and community empowerment, contributing to a more resilient,
fire monitoring system. inclusive and sustainable forestry sector.
The ministry views digital transformation as an important Indonesia and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to
step toward strengthening bureaucratic reform, improving deepening bilateral forestry cooperation during a meeting on
service quality and increasing public trust. the sidelines of the 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry