Indonesia Reaffirms Commitment to Paris Agreement Amid U.S. Withdrawal Under Trump Presidency

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change, despite the United States formally withdrawing from the pact following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. However, the government is conducting a comprehensive review to assess the potential impacts of the U.S. exit on various sectors.

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung stated that the U.S. withdrawal is expected to have significant repercussions globally. As a result, Indonesia is preparing contingency plans to address potential challenges.

“Our commitment to the Paris Agreement remains steadfast. However, we are still studying the broader implications, especially in light of President Trump’s announcement,” Yuliot said during a press briefing at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Paris Agreement is global climate accord adopted in 2015, aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. To achieve this goal, the agreement calls for countries to reach net-zero emissions (NZE), a state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere, by 2050 at the latest.

Yuliot emphasized that while Indonesia has not yet made any definitive decisions, the government will prioritize policies that benefit both the public and the nation. For now, Indonesia remains focused on achieving its renewable energy mix targets as part of its broader goal to reach NZE by 2060.

According to the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) 2025-2060, Indonesia aims to increase its power generation capacity to 443 gigawatts (GW) by 2060, with 79% of this capacity coming from renewable energy sources. “Our renewable energy targets remain unchanged. We will adapt our strategies, particularly in terms of technology, to meet these goals,” Yuliot added.