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        "id": 1747059,
        "msgid": "indonesia-moves-to-expand-forestry-carbon-trading-1780901181",
        "date": "2026-05-18 18:57:51",
        "title": "Indonesia moves to expand forestry carbon trading",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia is strengthening its regulatory framework to accelerate forestry carbon trading through greenhouse gas offset schemes. The initiative aims to enhance global market confidence by improving human-resource capacity and collaborating with Verra to produce high-integrity carbon credits.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Indroyono Soesilo said the\nregulation provides a clearer framework for developing forestry carbon\ntrading through greenhouse gas offset schemes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the issuance of the regulation, we now have a stronger\nfoundation to accelerate forestry carbon trading,\u201d Soesilo said in a\nstatement.<\/p>\n<p>He said Verra holds a strategic role because many Indonesian forestry\nbusinesses are interested in adopting its carbon-credit methodology.<\/p>\n<p>On May 15, Indonesian delegates met Verra to strengthen Indonesia\u2019s\nposition as a major global holder of forest carbon potential and expand\ngreen investment tied to sustainable forest management.<\/p>\n<p>Soesilo said Indonesia must improve human-resource capacity to\nproduce high-quality, integrated carbon credits that meet international\nstandards.<\/p>\n<p>He also called for closer cooperation with Verra to strengthen\ntechnical capabilities and carbon verification systems, aiming to boost\nglobal market confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association Chairman\nSoewarso said 16 APHI member projects are being fast-tracked for\ncarbon-credit trading under Verra\u2019s scheme.<\/p>\n<p>He said interest among APHI members in voluntary carbon-market\nprojects continues to rise alongside the sector\u2019s development in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>The association aims to deepen cooperation with Verra in methodology\ndevelopment, workforce training and high-integrity forestry carbon\nprojects.<\/p>\n<p>Verra Senior Director Sinclair Vincent described Regulation P.6\/2026\nas a milestone for expanding voluntary carbon projects in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are open to collaboration with APHI to strengthen capacity\nbuilding and produce high-integrity carbon credits,\u201d Vincent said.<\/p>\n<p>Verra said it is accelerating verification, validation and issuance\nof carbon-credit certificates while complying with Indonesia\u2019s latest\nforestry carbon-trading regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The organization is also seeking recognition from the Integrity\nCouncil for the Voluntary Carbon Market for its methodologies to\nstrengthen credibility in the global voluntary carbon market.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia and UNEP deepen climate and carbon market\ncooperation<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia forms task force for national park\nfinancing<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Subagyo, Resinta Sulistiyandari<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-moves-to-expand-forestry-carbon-trading-1780901181",
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