Indonesia pledges to cut carbon emissions 29% by 2030

(guardian-, 2 Sep 2015) Details of pledge remain unclear for country that is likely to play a key role in Paris climate talks.

Indonesia will pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 29% by 2030 the environment and forestry minister said on Wednesday, but gave few details on how this would be done.

Indonesia, ranked third in the amount of land covered by tropical forests and the world’s top palm oil producer, is likely to play a key role at the United Nation’s Paris climate conference later this year.

The country previously committed to curbing emissions growth by 26% by 2020 , and a senior government advisor said this week a consultation of stakeholders was due to begin with the aim of increasing the target.

External link

guardian-, 2 Sep 2015: Indonesia pledges to cut carbon emissions 29% by 2030