Agenda & Speakers
| 08.30 | Opening Speech: Indonesia’s government commitment on sustainability and environment. Speaker(s): Honorable Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesian President's Special Envoy for Energy and Environment |
| 09.10 | Ministerial Session: Indonesian forests as valuable carbon assets: policy outlook and implementation insights. Forests play a critical role in combating climate change, serving as both carbon sinks and sources of economic and environmental co-benefits. This session will explore the immense potential of Indonesian forests as valuable carbon assets, with a particular focus on the policies, regulations, and implementation strategies necessary to unlock their full value within Indonesia's carbon market framework. With Indonesia’s vast forest resources, including rainforests, mangroves, and peatlands, the discussion will dive into how effective forest management, conservation, and restoration efforts can contribute to carbon credit generation, while helping meet national climate commitments. The session will also highlight success stories, early lessons from field implementation, and opportunities for investment and collaboration. Speaker(s): Honorable Raja Juli Antoni, Minister of Forestry Republic of Indonesia |
| 10.30 | Plenary Session: Outlook of carbon trading exchanges. As carbon markets evolve across the world, the need for transparent, standardized, and interoperable trading systems becomes increasingly urgent. This session brings together key players to discuss how carbon is being positioned as a legitimate and tradable commodity across both voluntary and compliance frameworks. Speakers will explore progress in building trusted exchanges, price discovery mechanisms, credit fungibility, and cross-border transaction systems. The session will also highlight efforts to align registries, establish clear governance rules, and develop infrastructure that supports scalability, liquidity, and environmental integrity. Speaker(s):
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| 11.20 | Plenary Session: The future role of carbon standards in ensuring integrity and building market confidence. As the global demand for high-quality carbon credits increases, the role of carbon standards in maintaining market integrity and credibility becomes more crucial. This session will explore the evolving role of carbon standards—focusing on how verification, certification, and transparency measures can continue to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of carbon markets. With the ongoing developments in carbon pricing, verification technologies, and regulatory frameworks, it’s essential to understand how these standards can adapt to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. This discussion will provide valuable insights into the future of carbon standards, examining how they can support sustainable investment, enhance market trust, and facilitate the scaling of carbon projects worldwide. Speaker(s):
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| 12.30 | Lunch Break |
| 13.20 | Special Session: Building impactful carbon projects: Issues, challenges and opportunities. In this session, Dharsono Hartono, CEO of PT. Rimba Makmur Utama, will share his expertise in building impactful carbon projects, specifically in the forestry sector. With over 12 million carbon credits generated through his company's REDD+ and sustainable forestry projects, Dharsono will discuss the key issues and challenges that arise when developing large-scale carbon projects, including regulatory complexities, financing barriers, and the technical hurdles involved in measuring, reporting, and verifying carbon credits. The session will also highlight the Katingan Mentaya Project, managed by PT. Rimba Makmur Utama, which protects and restores a peat swamp forest ecosystem spanning 149,800 hectares and is registered in Verra. The discussion will explore opportunities within the carbon market, illustrating how businesses can create scalable, sustainable projects that not only contribute to climate action but also foster economic growth. The insights will cover the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative financing models, and the role of community engagement in ensuring the long-term success of carbon initiatives. Speaker(s):
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| 14.00-15.00 | Plenary Session: Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Projects: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact. This session will delve into the strategies and best practices for unlocking the full potential of carbon projects, which are essential in the fight against climate change. We will focus on identifying and overcoming key challenges, such as securing adequate financing, navigating complex regulatory frameworks, and addressing technical barriers in project development. The session will also highlight innovative solutions and emerging technologies that can enhance the effectiveness and scalability of carbon initiatives. Additionally, we will explore how to maximize the environmental, social, and economic impact of carbon projects, ensuring that they not only contribute to emission reductions but also bring long-term benefits to local communities and ecosystems. With insights from industry leaders and project developers, this session will provide actionable strategies for creating high-impact carbon projects that align with global climate objectives and market demands. Speaker(s):
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| 15.00-15.20 |
Reserved for SWN PR Speaker(s): Rio Christiawan, SWN PR |
| 15.20 -15.40 | Plenary Session: Pertamina’s Role in Driving Indonesia’s Low-Carbon Future This session brings together leaders from Indonesia’s energy, forestry, and manufacturing sectors to explore how companies are embedding carbon strategies across their operations—from industrial decarbonization to land-based carbon sinks. The panel will showcase how integrated approaches—such as reforestation on concession land, sustainable agroforestry, renewable energy deployment, and emissions reduction technologies—can generate high-quality carbon credits while supporting business resilience and national climate goals. The discussion will highlight practical steps for aligning corporate sustainability strategies with carbon market mechanisms, and demonstrate how collaboration across sectors can unlock scalable, cross-cutting climate solutions. Speaker(s):
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| 15.20 -15.40 | Plenary Session: Integrating carbon strategies across Indonesia’s value chains In this session, we will discuss the pivotal role Pertamina plays in advancing Indonesia’s low-carbon future through its energy transition initiatives and leadership in carbon market integration. As a major player in Indonesia’s energy sector, Pertamina is spearheading efforts to reduce emissions, scale renewable energy projects, and generate carbon credits as part of the country’s commitment to a net-zero future. The session will share insights into how Pertamina is leveraging carbon market opportunities to support sustainable growth while addressing the challenges and opportunities of energy transition. This session will highlight how Pertamina’s strategies are aligning with Indonesia’s national climate goals, helping to pave the way for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Speaker(s): |
| 15.00 | Special Session: to be announced Speaker(s):
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| 08.30 | Introduction & Opening |
| 09.00 | Keynote Speech: Advancing national climate targets and procedures for SRN registration. To support Indonesia’s commitment to achieving its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term emission reduction goals, the Ministry of Environment is strengthening the role of the National Registry System (SRN) as the country’s central platform for recording and monitoring climate mitigation activities. This session will provide a step-by-step overview of how stakeholders—including project developers, local governments, state-owned enterprises, and private sector actors—can register their emission reduction activities in the SRN. It will outline key procedures, eligibility criteria, required documentation, and the importance of aligning projects with national targets. The session also emphasizes the Ministry’s broader objective of avoiding double counting, and expanding participation across sectors to ensure that all registered actions contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s climate commitments. Speaker(s): Director General of Climate Change Control, Ministry of Environment, Republic of Indonesia |
| 09.30 | Presentation & Discussion: Aligning licensed forestry activities within the carbon framework. With the growing importance of land-based mitigation in Indonesia’s climate strategy, integrating licensed forestry activities into the National Registry System (SRN) is now a critical step to ensure transparency, accountability, and eligibility for carbon credit generation. This session will explain how forest concession holders, ecosystem restoration permit holders, and other forest-based business entities can align their operations with national carbon governance through SRN registration. Speaker(s): Director of the Forest Utilization Business Licensing, Ministry of Forestry, Republic of Indonesia |
| 10.00 | Presentation & Discussion: Future of Carbon Markets in the APAC Region In this session, Jack Chong, Director of APAC Carbon Markets Infrastructure, will discuss the evolving role of carbon market infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region and how it can drive growth and innovation in global carbon markets. As the demand for carbon credits and climate solutions increases, the APAC region plays a pivotal role in scaling these markets through innovative infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and technology. Jack will explore how market platforms, trading mechanisms, and data solutions can unlock the full potential of carbon markets, driving both economic development and climate action. This session will also address the challenges, opportunities, and future outlook of carbon market infrastructure in the region, providing valuable insights into the next phase of carbon market evolution. Speaker(s): Jack Chong, Director APAC (Carbon Markets Infrastructure), S&P Global |
| 10.30 | Presentation & Discussion The role of environmental funds in advancing Indonesia’s carbon economy As Indonesia accelerates its transition to a low-carbon future, the availability of accessible, performance-based climate financing is essential to scale impact on the ground. This session, led by BPDLH, will outline how Indonesia’s Environmental Fund supports carbon-related programs—including forest conservation, emissions reduction, and community-based projects—through innovative financing mechanisms. The discussion will highlight the agency’s role in managing result-based payments, channeling climate finance from bilateral and multilateral sources, and supporting verified carbon initiatives across sectors. Participants will gain insight into how BPDLH is helping bridge the financing gap, enabling equitable project implementation, and strengthening trust in Indonesia’s national carbon governance framework. Speaker(s): Senior Representative, BPDLH (Badan Pengelola Dana Lingkungan Hidup) — Indonesia’s Environmental Fund Management Agency |
| 11.00 | Plenary Session Emission reduction strategies in the aviation sector and their implications. This session will examine the global aviation sector’s role in climate mitigation through the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), developed under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). With international flights required to offset emissions exceeding 2019 levels, CORSIA is becoming a key compliance market and source of demand for high-quality carbon credits. The session will detail how CORSIA works, what types of credits are eligible, and how Indonesian project developers can tap into this growing market by aligning with CORSIA-approved standards. It will also explore the implications for airlines, national regulators, and carbon project proponents as international aviation integrates deeper into global carbon market mechanisms. Speaker(s): Rueban Manokara, Technical Advisory Body, Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) - International Civil Aviation Organization |
| 11.30 | Special Session This session will focus on the essential role of forest restoration and conservation in addressing climate change. Led by Jeffrey Chatellier, CEO of Forest Carbon, the project proponent of the Sumatra Merang Peatland Project, the discussion will explore the company’s dedication to restoring degraded landscapes, protecting biodiversity, and implementing sustainable land-use practices. The session will highlight practical strategies for forest restoration, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, ecological restoration, and overcoming challenges related to financing and measuring impact. The Sumatra Merang Peatland Project, registered in Verra, is estimated to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 2,504,956 tCO2e. Speaker(s): Jeffrey Chatellier, Chief Executive Officer, Forest Carbon |
| 12.00 | Lunch Break |
| 13.00 | Plenary Session Unlocking the carbon opportunity within forest concessions. This session will explore how Indonesia’s forest concession holders can play a central role in the country’s carbon credit development through sustainable forest management, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions. Delivered by the Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI), the discussion will highlight the readiness of the forestry sector to contribute to Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 target, while tapping into carbon market opportunities. The session also aims to show how forest businesses can lead climate action while delivering economic and environmental co-benefits. Speaker(s):
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| 14.10 | Special Session Leveraging sustainable land use and forestry for carbon market growth: PT Mohairson Pawan Khatulistiwa's role in climate action. This session will focus on the significant role of sustainable land use and forest management in driving carbon market growth and advancing climate action. PT Mohairson Pawan Khatulistiwa, a key player in Indonesia's forestry sector, is actively contributing to emission reduction efforts through its Mayas Project, which is registered with Verra. The project aims to protect and restore the unique peat swamp forest spanning 33,747 hectares, preventing over 84,236,212 tCO₂e emissions during the initial crediting period. The session will also explore the challenges and future outlook of the Mayas Project by PT Mohairson Pawan Khatulistiwa. Speaker(s): Wim Ikbal Nursal, Operational Director, PT Mohairson Pawan Khatulistiwa |
| 14.40 | Plenary Session Financing carbon projects – Opportunities, issues, and challenges in mobilizing climate capital. This session will provide an in-depth financial perspective on the evolving market for carbon project financing. It will explore how financial instruments unlock new sources of capital for carbon mitigation initiatives worldwide. The discussion will focus on the key issues financiers face, including risk assessment, regulatory uncertainties, and the complexities of project verification and credit quality. Speakers will share insights on structuring deals that attract institutional and private investors while balancing environmental integrity and financial returns. Through practical case studies and market analysis, the session aims to equip developers, financiers, and policymakers with strategies to bridge the climate finance gap and accelerate investment in credible, scalable carbon projects. Speaker(s):
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| 15.50 | Plenary Session Building trust in carbon: Scaling high-integrity carbon projects from Indonesia. How can Indonesia rise as a global leader in trusted, high-quality carbon credits? This session explores how the country is scaling carbon projects through strong governance, transparent monitoring, and community-based implementation. With growing global demand for credible and impactful climate solutions, Indonesia is uniquely positioned to deliver nature and technology-based projects that meet international expectations. Participants will gain insights into the systems, practices, and innovations that ensure carbon credits are not only verifiable and traceable, but also generate real benefits for people and ecosystems. Join us to discover how trust is becoming the cornerstone of Indonesia’s carbon market growth. Speaker(s): |
| 17.00 | Event’s closing |
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