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        "msgid": "indonesia-launches-asean-korea-cooperation-for-methane-mitigation-to-cut-emissions-by-21-million-tonnes-1779542472",
        "date": "2026-05-21 19:55:00",
        "title": "Indonesia Launches ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation to Cut Emissions by 21 Million Tonnes",
        "author": "Basuki Eka Purnama",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesia has launched the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) with South Korea and the Global Green Growth Institute to tackle methane emissions from organic waste. The programme, coordinated under the National Working Forum, aims to cut methane by 21 million tonnes, reinforce Indonesia\u2019s green diplomacy, and attract sustainable investment while aligning with the RPJMN 2025\u20132029.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) \/\nEnvironmental Control Agency (BPLH) officially strengthened climate\ncrisis mitigation measures through the launch of the ASEAN-Korea\nCooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM). The strategic step was\ncarried out through close collaboration with the Government of the\nRepublic of Korea and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia is the third ASEAN country to implement the programme,\nafter Malaysia and the Philippines. The main focus of the initiative is\nto reduce methane emissions arising from the management of organic waste\nacross different regions of Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Environment \/ Head of BPLH, Moh Jumhur Hidayat, stressed\nthat the handling of organic waste is no longer just a city cleanliness\nissue but a crucial pillar in national climate action. Data shows that\norganic waste dominates the composition of waste at Final Processing\nFacilities (TPA) in Indonesia, reaching up to 63%.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Waste management is a crucial pillar in our climate action. Through\nthe AKCMM project, Indonesia is committed to linking practical\non-the-ground solutions with ambitious methane emission reduction\ntargets,\u2019 said Minister Jumhur at the project launch in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>Details regarding the project and the potential emissions targeted by\nthe programme: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, LEE\nChul, stated that methane mitigation is the most effective intervention\nto provide short-term climate impact. The project is part of the\nPartnership for ASEAN-ROK Methane Action (PARMA).<\/p>\n<p>In agreement, the ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General, His Excellency San\nLwin, emphasised that AKCMM will enhance the technical capacity of ASEAN\nmember states in aligning long-term climate strategies towards\nlow-carbon development.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest challenges in environmental issues is\nsynchronising central regulations with regional implementation. Rowan\nFraser, Country Representative for GGGI Indonesia, explained that AKCMM\nis designed to break this deadlock.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We focus on creating a data-measured system that is attractive to\ngreen investment. By improving emission measurement and financing\nschemes, we create economic efficiency in the management of waste in big\ncities,\u2019 Rowan said.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation of the project will be coordinated through the\nNational Working Forum (FKN). In addition to supporting the RPJMN\n2025\u20132029 targets, the programme is expected to strengthen Indonesia\u2019s\nposition in green diplomacy in Southeast Asia, and open up broader\nsustainable investment opportunities.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-launches-asean-korea-cooperation-for-methane-mitigation-to-cut-emissions-by-21-million-tonnes-1779542472",
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