A6IP/IGES Supports Capacity Building and Private Sector Engagement for JCM in Indonesia

On 21 August 2025, the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) supported the “Forum and Business Matching to Promote Private Sector Participation in the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in Indonesia” in Jakarta. The event was implemented in coordination with the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia (KLH), the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA), and the Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), among others.

• Event details including Concept Note, Preasentation materials, Summary Report, Recording videos are accessible from the A6IP website Past Event page.
• The press release from the Ministry of the Environment, Japan is available from the links below
  in English: https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00325.html
  in Japanese: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_00546.html

During the Forum, the Indonesian government presented the progress of JCM implementation and the importance of connecting it with domestic systems. The Japanese government shared updates on revised JCM rules and guidelines, contributions to NDC targets, and CCS/CCUS guidelines. The significance of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the importance of “nesting” in forest and land-use projects were also discussed, emphasizing opportunities for private sector engagement.

In the afternoon business pitches, ten private sector companies introduced both technology- and nature-based projects. Examples included large-scale CCUS projects, waste-to-energy, livestock biogas, geothermal utilization, rooftop solar, peatland restoration, alternate wetting and drying (AWD) in rice fields, biochar, and mangrove restoration, demonstrating contributions to GHG reduction, regional economic development, and job creation.

Subsequent business consultations provided participants, including regional and Japan-based companies, an opportunity to discuss JCM opportunities in Indonesia, with guidance on procedures and regulatory issues available from Japanese and Indonesian government desks.

The day before the Forum, A6IP, with support from MOEJ, held a capacity building workshop for KLH and CMEA officials. The workshop provided an overview of Paris Agreement Article 6, covering its principles of enhancing ambition, contributing to sustainable development, and ensuring environmental integrity. Participants also received guidance on reporting requirements, including Initial Reports, Annual Reports/Agreed Electronic Format, and Regular Information, to strengthen their understanding of Article 6 governance and procedures.

A6IP/IGES will continue to support partner countries in strengthening institutional frameworks and capacity, accelerating climate action through private sector engagement under Paris Agreement Article 6.