Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is committed to ensuring that critical minerals contribute to global decarbonization while improving national welfare through downstreaming policies and sustainable investment.
"Through our downstream policies, the Indonesian government is creating valuable coal, building industries, developing skills, and fostering innovation that empower our people and drive regional growth," Foreign Minister Sugiono said in Jakarta on Saturday.
Sugiono made the statement in a video recording of his opening remarks on the second day of the "Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (IISF) 2025" in Jakarta.
According to Sugiono, the demand for minerals presents both an opportunity and a responsibility to manage developing countries' resources wisely to ensure fair value and promote sustainability that benefits all.
"The question therefore is not whether we act, but how we act, to ensure that our energy transition is just, inclusive, and sustainable," he said.
For this reason, Sugiono continued, Indonesia has initiated several strategic projects to accelerate the implementation of net-zero emissions, which is targeted to begin in 2026.
One of these projects is the construction of 80,000 solar power plants across villages, which will generate up to 100 gigawatts of sustainable electricity, he said.
He also stated that the Indonesian government is replacing fossil-fueled power plants with natural gas and hydropower, and expanding the use of biofuels and biogas to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
