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Controlling climate change in Indonesia requires a national and international process that is iterative and synergistic. The handling of climate change at the international level is discussed through the framework of the climate change convention (UNFCCC) which is produced through the negotiation process of the parties that have ratified the UNFCCC agreement, which currently totals 194 countries, and is binding. Indonesia has a target of 41 percent of greenhouse gas emissions with international assistance. 

In a press conference on Wednesday (07/10/20) virtually in Jakarta, Director General of Climate Change Control, Ruandha Agung Sugardiman said that Indonesia is exploring the possibility of cooperation with Britain, Germany, Denmark, and other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent.

"There are several countries that we can explore to be able to support this cooperation, for example from the UK, then from Germany, then from Denmark and several Scandinavian countries, we also explore to be able to contribute to support the reduction of Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions," Ruandha said.

Ruandha hopes that bilateral and multilateral cooperation will increase the awareness of all parties on climate change issues so that more and more components of society will take an active role in realizing the commitment and targets for controlling national climate change.

In the National Determined Contribution (NDC), Indonesia focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in five sectors, namely forest, and land including peat, waste, energy and transportation, industry, and agriculture.

Implementation of the NDC in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and communities, as well as development partners who are an important part of the overall implementation of climate change policies in Indonesia. (VOI)