Anindya Bakrie Aims to Make Indonesia the "Mecca of Decarbonization"
JAKARTA, investortrust.id – Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or Kadin, Anindya Bakrie aspires for Indonesia to become the "Mecca of Decarbonization," positioning the country as a global hub for green energy transition. He expressed this vision while speaking at the Kick-Off Meeting for Indonesia’s participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka, organized by the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas).
“How can Indonesia become, if we dare to dream, the Mecca of Decarbonization?” Anindya stated at Bappenas’ headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday, Feb 13, 2025.
Indonesia’s opportunity to lead in global decarbonization has grown significantly, particularly as the United States, under President Donald Trump, has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement. Anindya emphasized the importance of Indonesia clarifying its stance on global climate commitments.
“In my view and that of my colleagues at Kadin, this is about strategic positioning,” he remarked.
Indonesia’s Natural Advantage in Green Energy
Anindya acknowledged that becoming a global decarbonization hub requires substantial effort, but he highlighted Indonesia’s inherent strengths: abundant renewable energy sources above ground and critical minerals beneath it, all while preserving its rich biodiversity.
As part of this vision, Anindya fully supports Indonesia’s delegation to World Expo 2025 Osaka in promoting the country’s green and circular economy initiatives. He urged the delegation to align their efforts with government priorities to attract international collaboration.
Green Housing and Creative Industries as Key Offerings
Anindya outlined three major government programs—free nutritious meals, affordable housing, and universal healthcare—and suggested that affordable housing could be a compelling investment opportunity for Japanese companies. Given Japan’s advanced earthquake-resistant housing technologies, he believes this sector offers strong potential for bilateral cooperation.
“We also need to promote our creative industries there,” he added.
AI and Regulatory Reform
Beyond green initiatives, Anindya encouraged the Indonesian delegation to explore technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) at the expo. He stressed that regulatory inefficiencies remain a challenge in Indonesia, with overlapping regulations and ambiguous legal provisions hindering business growth.
“With a centralized server and AI-powered platforms like DeepSeek, we could integrate all regulations and detect inconsistencies early. This is something we should study while in Osaka,” he concluded.