World has until 2030 to tackle climate crisis, says Dino Patti Djalal

The world has a critical deadline of 2030 to bring the climate crisis under control, according to Dino Patti Djalal, founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI). He stressed that failure to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions before this target date will escalate the risks of global temperature rise, impacting numerous sectors of life.

Patti Djalal articulated that climate change transcends environmental concerns, directly affecting health, economies, food security, energy, water resources, migration, and security. Consequently, he asserted that climate issues must be the paramount priority on the global development agenda. "It is the most important force determining the fate of humanity. Climate change is above everything else; it should be the number one goal. If we do not tackle climate correctly, we will lose in everything else," he stated during the opening of the Indonesia Net Zero Summit (INZS) 2026 in Jakarta.

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It is the most important force determining the fate of humanity. Climate change is above everything else; it should be the number one goal. If we do not tackle climate correctly, we will lose in everything else.

He explained that 2030 is crucial because the world must achieve a global carbon emission reduction of approximately 45 percent to prevent Earth's temperature from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. Falling short of this target means the impacts of climate change will become increasingly unmanageable. Patti Djalal sees a significant opportunity for Indonesia to contribute to global efforts through an accelerated energy transition. Key initiatives include realizing the target of developing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power plants, strengthening forest and peatland protection, developing carbon markets, and enhancing climate diplomacy.

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If we can prove that 100 gigawatts is alive, working well, and operating, investor confidence and ESG funds will flow to Indonesia.

"If we can prove that 100 gigawatts is alive, working well, and operating, investor confidence and ESG funds will flow to Indonesia," he remarked. Patti Djalal hopes the government will prioritize the 100 GW solar power development. He also warned that extreme weather events will become more frequent if the world fails to control global warming. "No matter where you come from, once you enter a world with a three-degree temperature rise, we will be stuck with it forever. We all suffer," he emphasized.

He noted progress in other nations' transitions to low-carbon economies, citing Pakistan's increase in renewable energy mix from 2% to 32% in five years, Uruguay and Brazil generating about 90% of their electricity from clean sources, and Bhutan achieving negative net zero emissions. Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto outlined plans for 100 GW of solar power plants within two years as part of efforts to bolster energy independence and reduce carbon emissions.

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No matter where you come from, once you enter a world with a three-degree temperature rise, we will be stuck with it forever. We all suffer.