Indonesia and Norway have agreed to extend their climate and forestry cooperation through 2030, focusing on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. This decision was announced during a meeting in Jakarta on February 19, 2025, between Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.
Minister Antoni highlighted the success of the Result-Based Contribution (RBC) funding mechanism, which has seen four phases totaling US$216 million. The latest phase, launched in December 2024, aims to protect forests and enhance community welfare through initiatives like social forestry….