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Permenhut 6/2026: New Carbon Trading Step for Local Communities

From ABC Australia · (1d ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has issued Ministerial Regulation (Permenhut) No. 6 of 2026 concerning carbon trading in the forestry sector.
  • The regulation aims to accommodate local communities by allowing them to be supported by individual consultants, making carbon business development more accessible.
  • This initiative aligns with the President's directive for green business development and supports Indonesia's emission reduction targets.

Kementerian Kehutanan (Ministry of Forestry) has taken a significant step towards fostering a greener economy with the issuance of Ministerial Regulation (Permenhut) No. 6 of 2026. This new regulation, as reported by Republika, introduces a framework for carbon trading within the forestry sector, with a particular emphasis on empowering local communities.

peraturan ini memberikan kemudahan bagi masyarakat lokal untuk terlibat dalam pengembangan bisnis karbon. Kini, masyarakat dapat didukung oleh konsultan individual, tidak harus dari perusahaan besar.

— Ristianto PribadiHead of the Public Relations and International Cooperation Bureau, explaining how the new regulation benefits local communities.

At the heart of Permenhut 6/2026 is the principle of inclusivity. Ristianto Pribadi, Head of the Public Relations and International Cooperation Bureau, highlighted that the regulation simplifies the process for local communities to engage in carbon business development. Crucially, it allows for support from individual consultants, moving away from the previous requirement of large corporate backing. This adjustment is expected to make carbon businesses more affordable and relevant to the needs of those living in and around forest areas.

This move is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a strategic alignment with President Joko Widodo's vision for a robust green economy. By facilitating broader participation in carbon trading, the regulation aims to bolster Indonesia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, underscored that Permenhut 6/2026 is a direct follow-up to Presidential Regulation No. 110 of 2025, reinforcing the government's dedication to achieving its environmental goals.

ini diharapkan dapat membuat bisnis karbon lebih terjangkau dan relevan dengan kebutuhan masyarakat lokal, terutama yang berada di sekitar kawasan hutan.

— Ristianto PribadiHead of the Public Relations and International Cooperation Bureau, elaborating on the accessibility of carbon businesses under the new rules.

The regulation introduces fundamental changes, including the development of clear roadmaps with emission reduction targets and strategies. It also expands the scope of participants to include social forestry groups, indigenous communities, private forest owners, and carbon environmental service managers. From our perspective in Indonesia, this initiative is particularly vital. It recognizes that sustainable development must benefit the people directly involved, ensuring that the economic opportunities arising from environmental protection are shared equitably. This contrasts with some international approaches that may overlook the grassroots impact, making this regulation a uniquely Indonesian solution to a global challenge.

Permenhut 6/2026 merupakan tindak lanjut dari Peraturan Presiden Nomor 110 Tahun 2025. Aturan ini penting untuk mendorong ekonomi hijau dan mendukung target penurunan emisi Indonesia.

— Raja Juli AntoniMinister of Forestry emphasizing the regulation's role in advancing the green economy and emission reduction targets.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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