Forestry Minister Regulation 6/2026 Deemed to Provide Stability for Businesses in Carbon Projects
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Senior Advisor to the Forestry Minister, Edo Mahendra, views Forestry Minister Regulation (Permenhut) No. 6 of 2026 as a key instrument providing clarity and stability for business actors to accelerate carbon projects in the country.
“We from the Ministry of Forestry ensure that Indonesia is at the forefront of the global carbon market, not just as a follower. We will fulfil all the necessary components to place Indonesia’s credibility in the eyes of the world,” said Edo in his statement in Jakarta on Friday (24/4).
Furthermore, he stated that this regulation carries three main spirits: as the implementer of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 110 of 2025, providing certainty for the sustainability of carbon projects, and balancing environmental targets (FOLU Net Sink and NDC) with new economic growth.
Edo hopes that this regulation can serve as a reference for the new direction of the national green economy by relevant stakeholders such as the business world and industry, as well as carbon project developers.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) welcomes this initiative and emphasises that the key to the success of the carbon market lies not only in regulations on paper, but in trust and coordination among parties.
“Close cooperation between the government, project developers, and financial institutions is very necessary for the transition towards field implementation,” said Vice Chairman of the Kadin Indonesia Coordinator, Shinta Kamdani.
In agreement, Vice Chairman of Kadin Indonesia for the Environment Sector, Dharsono Hartono, called this regulation an important milestone in strengthening the national carbon market architecture.
“As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, this policy has significant implications for regional and international market confidence,” said Dharsono.
The industrial world also highlights several crucial points regulated in Permenhut 6/2026, including clarity on parties eligible as project initiators and procedures for issuing forestry carbon credits.
Then, mechanisms for participation in the international market, including Corresponding Adjustment, and environmental and social safeguard mechanisms as well as dispute resolution to maintain market integrity.
In addition, industry players also provide important input regarding the need for further implementing regulations. Issues concerning project risk management, including the potential for approval revocation, are a primary concern to ensure long-term investment security.