# Indonesia carbon market launch and forest management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-energy-transition-strategy > Updated: 2026-08-11T05:26:25.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 20. Indonesia is advancing a multi‑track low‑carbon transition. The government continues to rely on coal for more than 60 % of power while pursuing a 70 % share of new‑and‑renewable energy (EBT) by 2060 and a 12 % nuclear contribution. Recent grid‑reliability checks at the Cirebon plant and calls for smart‑grid, battery storage and climate‑risk planning underscore the push to modernise the electricity system against extreme weather. On 9 July 2026, the Forestry Ministry activated the Carbon Unit Registry (SRUK), linking forest‑based carbon credits to the IDX Carbon exchange, with over 30 million tCO₂e of forestry credits issued. At the 21st ASEAN Working Group on Forest Management in July 2026, Indonesia reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable management, highlighting its 123.9 million ha of forest and the strengthening of the Timber Legality and Sustainability Verification System (SVLK+). The government also emphasized its Social Forestry Program, providing management rights over approximately 8.4 million hectares to over 1.4 million households. To ensure economic benefits reach local populations, the Environment Ministry is promoting the optimization of carbon trading and nature-based ecotourism. Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat has advocated for transparent carbon markets that allow communities to monetize reforestation efforts. In August 2026, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni expanded the governance focus by implementing a “multidoor” legal approach to combat illegal forestry crimes and wildlife trafficking. By collaborating with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the ministry aims to dismantle organized criminal networks through asset recovery and financial investigations. Director General of Forestry Law Enforcement Dwi Januanto Nugroho emphasized that enforcement must move beyond punishing field actors to dismantling larger networks using forensic science. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Indonesia targets global carbon markets through regulatory reform Indonesia aims to integrate its carbon industry into global voluntary and compliance markets through international cooperation and regulatory improvements. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-targets-global-carbon-markets-through-regulatory-reform ### 2026-08-10: Indonesia promotes carbon trading and ecotourism for community economic growth Indonesia's Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat is promoting carbon trading and ecotourism to drive economic growth and community welfare while preserving ecological sustainability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-promotes-carbon-trading-and-ecotourism-for-community-economic-growth ### 2026-08-09: Indonesia Ministry of Forestry targets forestry crime and carbon trading Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry is adopting a multidoor legal approach with the KPK and OJK to combat organized wildlife and forestry crime while developing a high-integrity carbon trading framework. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-forestry-shifts-strategy-to-combat-illegal-wildlife-trade ### 2026-08-05: Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni pledges stronger carbon market governance Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced new regulations and pilot projects to boost the national carbon market, with international praise and industry optimism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-forestry-minister-raja-juli-antoni-pledges-stronger-carbon-market-governance ### 2026-07-29: Indonesia Boosts Sustainable Forest Management Leadership at ASEAN Meeting Indonesia pledged stronger leadership in sustainable forest management at an ASEAN forum, showcasing tech‑driven monitoring, a social forestry program for 1.4 million households and a new carbon‑value rule. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-boosts-sustainable-forest-management-leadership-at-asean-meeting ### 2026-07-16: Indonesia launches national carbon market to boost green financing Indonesia's carbon market launched in July 2026, backed by presidential envoy Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo and APHI Riau, aims to fund renewable energy and forest carbon projects under new regulations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-national-carbon-market-to-boost-green-financing ### 2026-07-15: Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni Key Gatekeeper for Forest Carbon Market CPI director Tiza Mafira says Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni is the central gatekeeper of the forest carbon market, overseeing the SRUK system to prevent double counting and boost market credibl 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-forestry-minister-raja-juli-antoni-key-gatekeeper-for-forest-carbon-market ### 2026-07-12: Indonesia's Forestry Ministry advances forest dispute rules and carbon credit scheme Indonesia's Forestry Ministry held a public consultation on new forest dispute rules and announced the issuance of the first Verra‑based forest carbon credits for three peatland projects, projecting a 31.7 M‑t 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-forestry-ministry-advances-forest-dispute-rules-and-carbon-credit-scheme ### 2026-07-11: Indonesia launches carbon unit registry to boost carbon trading Indonesia launched the Carbon Unit Registry (SRUK) on July 9 2026, expanding carbon‑credit trading to forest communities, linking projects to the IDX Carbon exchange and allowing use of international registries 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-carbon-unit-registry-to-boost-carbon-trading ### 2026-07-09: Indonesia Launches Carbon Registry to Boost Forest Carbon Trading Indonesia inaugurated the Carbon Unit Registration System (SRUK) on 9 July 2026, opening carbon trading to forest concessions, social‑forestry and customary forest communities, aiming to improve market clarity, 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-sruk-carbon-registry-opens-to-social-and-customary-forests ### 2026-07-08: Indonesia strengthens power grid and eyes nuclear rollout to guard against extreme weather Indonesia pushes grid upgrades, renewable integration and nuclear pilot projects to mitigate extreme‑weather risks and secure future energy supply. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-strengthens-power-grid-and-eyes-nuclear-rollout-to-guard-against-extreme-weather ### 2026-07-08: Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni pledges merit‑based reforms for ministry staff Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni vowed to base promotions on merit, improve staff competence, and expand training and scholarships for the forest sector. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-forestry-minister-raja-juli-antoni-pledges-meritbased-reforms-for-ministry-staff ### 2026-07-06: Indonesia launches four carbon‑trade projects under forest scheme Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry launched four Non‑SPE forest carbon‑trade projects, including community‑based credits for Jambi’s Bujang Raba landscape, aiming to register and trade measurable emission reductions 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-four-carbontrade-projects-under-forest-scheme ### 2026-07-06: Indonesia's Forestry Ministry Positions Forests as New Engine of Green Growth Indonesia’s forestry ministry aims to turn forests into a green‑growth engine, introducing carbon‑trading rules, a carbon registry, and expanding forest police to boost conservation, jobs and emissions cuts. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-police-probe-coal-procurement-corruption-linked-to-blackouts ### 2026-07-06: Indonesia's OJK Chair Friderica Widyasari Dewi Pushes Carbon Market and Sustainable Finance OJK Chair Friderica Widyasari Dewi announced a four‑pillar sustainable finance plan and hailed Indonesia's new forest carbon trading scheme, signaling deeper green‑investment opportunities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-ojk-chair-friderica-widyasari-dewi-pushes-carbon-market-and-sustainable-finance ### 2026-07-01: Indonesia's Forestry Ministry overhauls PBPH licensing to boost bioeconomy Indonesia's Forestry Ministry is revamping PBPH forest‑use permits to foster a bioeconomy, address tenurial conflicts, streamline approvals and boost investment while protecting ecology and communities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-forestry-ministry-overhauls-pbph-licensing-to-boost-bioeconomy ### 2026-07-01: Indonesia shifts climate financing to private investors, targets financial independence for national parks Indonesia is reforming climate funding, using private investment and biodiversity credits to make 13 parks financially independent by 2030 and close an 87% financing gap. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-shifts-climate-financing-to-private-investors-targets-financial-independence-for-national- ### 2026-06-25: Indonesia strengthens carbon market with new registry and credit program Indonesia is bolstering its carbon market with a new registry, large‑scale credit issuance and tighter regulations, while experts stress that voluntary trading alone won’t fund biodiversity protection. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-strengthens-carbon-market-with-new-registry-and-credit-program ### 2026-06-24: Indonesia advances forest carbon markets and biodiversity credit schemes Indonesia is boosting forest carbon markets and launching biodiversity credit schemes, cutting wildfires, benefiting 1.4 million families, and eyeing COP 18 in 2028. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-commits-to-responsible-energy-transition-at-getes-2026 ### 2026-06-11: Indonesia Bolsters Power Supply Reliability and Pushes Renewable Transition Indonesia’s DEN inspected the Cirebon coal plant to ensure grid stability as the nation targets 70% renewable power by 2060, while SPEDA urges Pertamina to keep fuel supplies steady and support rural energy and 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-bolsters-power-supply-reliability-and-pushes-renewable-transition --- Cite as: Indonesia carbon market 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