AGP Executive Report

Jakarta Waterway Cleanup: Jakarta launched “Ciliwung River Adventure,” free eco-tourism boat trips that teach residents how to stop household plastic dumping and join on-the-spot cleanups along the Ciliwung River. Mining Emissions Push: State mining holding MIND ID says it targets a 15.5% emissions cut by 2030 (about 2 million tons CO2e), even as downstream projects nearly double energy demand. Energy Infrastructure: Samsung E&A is advancing FEED work for Inpex’s Abadi LNG development offshore Indonesia, aiming for FEED completion in October and EPC award by mid-2027. Waste Trafficking Crackdown: A France-led regional seminar in Kathmandu urged stronger cross-border cooperation among customs and law enforcement to curb waste trafficking across South and Southeast Asia. Wildlife & Health: A warning spread about kopi luwak “cat poo” coffee risks from civet farming conditions; separate health advisories also flag ongoing measles outbreaks in Indonesia and the region. Climate & Learning: Indonesia also backed broader climate and sustainability efforts, including university sustainability rankings and public-facing climate education initiatives.

Energy Transition & Air Quality Risk: Southeast Asia faces a “red alert” haze season as El Niño-linked dryness and higher energy/fertiliser costs could push land clearing back toward fire, raising the risk of severe transboundary smoke hitting Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia Energy Infrastructure: The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry inaugurated a mini LNG plant in Tuban, East Java, aiming to cut LPG imports and supply LNG/LPG/CNG/condensate for industry and power across Java, Bali and Sulawesi. Food & Water Security Under El Niño: S&P warns Indonesia is highly exposed to El Niño impacts that can disrupt rainfall, hydropower, and crop output, adding pressure to already tight food and utility costs. Marine Conservation & Blue Economy: Nusa Cendana University and ATSEA are studying dugong and seagrass ecosystems in Rote Ndao, supporting a blue-economy push with stronger local research capacity. Governance & Food Program Oversight: Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is adopting cross-sector risk management to tighten oversight of food, energy and water self-sufficiency zones, plus MBG meals and waste management. Biodiversity & Climate Finance: China signaled support for the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a fund meant to mobilize public and private capital to preserve standing tropical forests.

Biodiversity & Climate Finance: Indonesia is exploring a bid to host COP18 on the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2028, with Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat saying the country can lead on conservation-based financing and ecosystem protection; the plan was discussed in London Climate Week talks, including work on a biodiversity credits scheme and a new task force to prepare policy and pilots. Forest Governance & Carbon Markets: Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni says Indonesia is pushing forest-based climate action through stronger forestry governance, high-integrity carbon market rules, and innovative national park funding models aimed at making conservation financially self-sustaining by 2030. Energy Security & Regional Power: Sarawak Energy is driving the ASEAN Power Grid by strengthening the Borneo grid first, including power exports to Kalimantan and Sabah and talks on interconnections with Brunei, plus plans for a Sarawak–Singapore subsea cable. Online Child Protection: Indonesia’s communications ministry is reviewing child safety risk assessments from about 200 digital platforms under PP Tunas, with findings expected to be made public to improve accountability. Transboundary Haze Risk: A new warning flags high risk of severe haze across Southeast Asia in 2026, putting Indonesian policy and preparedness under pressure.

Transboundary Haze Alert: The Singapore Institute of International Affairs warns Southeast Asia faces a red-level risk of severe haze in the second half of 2026 as El Niño brings longer dry spells and deforestation accelerates, with August–September flagged as peak danger. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: In West Sumatra, authorities clarified that protected species caught in snares can trigger criminal liability, after rescues of a tiger cub, elephant and sun bear highlighted how snaring fuels illegal wildlife trade. Forest Value Push: Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry is promoting multi-enterprise forestry to raise forest value per hectare up to 10x versus timber-only models, aiming to make forests more competitive without shifting land use. Energy Transition, With Safeguards: Indonesia says its clean-energy shift must move alongside strict environmental standards and worker protections, citing forests, peatlands and mangroves as key carbon sinks. Low-Emission Aviation: Indonesia plans to start using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2027 as part of airport ecosystem governance and emissions cuts. Circular Economy for SMEs: The East Asia Business Council will pilot a circular business self-assessment tool for MSMEs in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, aiming to turn sustainability pledges into measurable action.

Transboundary Haze Alert: A Singapore think-tank issued a rare “code red” warning for severe regional haze in Aug–Sep, urging Indonesia to step up fire prevention as El Niño and drier conditions raise the odds of land-clearing fires. Climate Adaptation & Water Security: Indonesia’s Public Works Ministry is ramping up El Niño mitigation with deep-well drilling and expanded tertiary irrigation networks to protect clean water and food production. Biodiversity Under Threat: Indonesia’s critically endangered Javan green magpie has a new 10-year conservation action plan focused on habitat protection, anti-trapping enforcement, and community work—while warning that publicity could also spur traffickers. Carbon Market Integrity: Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni says Indonesia is entering a new phase of a credible carbon market, with major forestry carbon credits and a carbon unit registration system scheduled for early July. Air Quality Watch: Jakarta’s air is reported cloudy with light rain, while regional pollution concerns remain high as haze risk builds. Maritime Safety: Two Indonesian crew members are missing after a fishing boat sank following a collision with an LPG carrier off Busan.

Transboundary Haze Alert: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei are on red alert for severe haze in 2026, with peak risk flagged for August–September as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole could worsen dry conditions and fire risk. Energy Transition Watch: Indonesia’s environment minister says the country will pursue energy transition in line with ecosystem protection at GETES in London, stressing forests, peatlands and mangroves as climate pillars. Biodiversity in Mining: A nickel project in Central Sulawesi opened a High Conservation Value Area of about 197 hectares to protect primary forest habitat for species like the Sulawesi hornbill and anoa. Wildlife Crime: An Aceh court sentenced a man to three years for wildlife trafficking linked to organized crime, involving a live Sumatran orangutan and critically endangered birds. Food & Farming Resilience: Indonesia’s rice output is cited by FAO as 38 million tons (4th globally), while a separate piece explores how autogenous vaccines could help reduce disease pressure in tilapia farming. Circular Economy for EVs: Indonesia pushes circular economy steps for the EV battery industry, including recycling to sustain growth.

Transboundary Haze Alert: Southeast Asia is on red alert for severe haze risk in 2026, with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore flagged for the worst smoke likely peaking in August–September as El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions set up a longer, drier season and higher fire danger. Forestry & Nature Finance: Indonesia is pushing “investing in conservation” at a London forum, pitching a high-integrity carbon market and stronger national park financing and management to protect forests and biodiversity while unlocking sustainable funding. Low-Emission Farming Push: Indonesia’s agriculture ministry is urging farmers to lead the shift to low-emission rice and livestock systems, backing tools like drones, remote sensing and digital monitoring, while BRIN highlights AI and better irrigation and fertilizer practices to cut greenhouse gases. Mangrove Recovery Hope: A new global study finds mangroves are recovering overall as deforestation slows, with more closed-canopy forests expanding and helping store carbon and protect coasts. Workplace Safety: Indonesia’s manpower ministry is doubling down on building a deeper OHS culture, citing still-high accident numbers despite recent declines.

Climate & Disaster Risk: BMKG warns North Sumatra residents to stay alert for Wednesday rain that could trigger floods and landslides, citing unstable atmospheric conditions, wind convergence, and Kelvin Wave activity. Urban Environment & Energy: Forty mayors backed by C40 Cities signed a pact to shape sustainable AI data centre development, pushing clean energy, smarter site selection, water limits, affordability, and community engagement. Nature Finance & Conservation: Kayan confirmed it will tokenize 8.68 million hectares of rainforest, peatland and mangroves in North and East Kalimantan, targeting an August 2026 listing to bring fractional, verifiable access to natural capital. Mangroves & Recovery: A new satellite-based study finds global mangroves began recovering around 2010 as deforestation slowed, with Southeast Asia showing slower loss. Forest Governance Debate: An op-ed argues deforestation is a symptom of failing governance and calls for shifting power back to Indigenous forest territories. Coastal Livelihoods: East Kalimantan expands seafood exports via direct cargo flights to China, boosting fresh and live fish, shrimp and crab shipments while supporting coastal communities.

Plastic Pollution: A new One Earth study using shoreline surveys across 112 countries finds food and beverage plastics are the most common coastal litter type, with food packaging, caps/lids, and bottles showing up repeatedly—including in Indonesia. Climate Risk: NASA and other forecasts warn a Super El Niño is underway, with warmer-than-normal Pacific waters and knock-on risks for drought and extreme heat across parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Green Jobs: Indonesia expects its green economy to generate about 3.88 million jobs in 2026, driven by renewables, industrial modernization, transport electrification, and circular economy efforts, with skills development highlighted as key. Carbon Markets Policy: A coalition of governments plans a policy playbook to boost demand for high-integrity carbon credits, aiming to give clearer rules for corporate decarbonisation. Biodiversity & Research: A new initiative in Indonesia explores fish welfare, while a separate push argues tropical field stations are essential for turning conservation commitments into long-term local monitoring. Waste & Plastics Management: Indonesia is also targeting waste reduction, including efforts to resolve most waste problems by 2029. Papua Housing: Indonesia will renovate about 22,000 homes in Papua in 2026 to improve safety and habitability, including in border and coastal areas. Food System Costs: A report warns Indonesia’s food system carries hidden environmental and health costs equivalent to 28–45% of GDP, tied to deforestation, pollution, and land degradation.

El Niño & climate risk: NASA and the US weather agency confirm El Niño is underway, with elevated sea-surface heights pointing to widespread impacts—wetter conditions for the US Southwest and drought risk for the western Pacific, including Indonesia—raising alarms for crops, water stress, and heat extremes. Rainforest & deforestation pressure: World Rainforest Day spotlights that tropical primary forest loss remains far above targets, with 2025 showing a 35% drop in forest cover but still leaving destruction higher than a decade ago; Indonesia’s Sundaland faces added fire and rainfall disruption risk as El Niño approaches. Coral conservation hope: A new global study finds large swaths of coral reefs that may withstand warming better than expected, offering fresh leads for conservation planning. Plastic pollution health link: A study warns that much “recycled” plastic ends up burned overseas, driving toxic air pollution and health harms—an issue that matters for Indonesia’s waste and air-quality challenges. Biodiversity in focus (orangutans): Research on Bornean orangutans in Central Kalimantan finds they repeatedly choose medicinal plants in wound-healing sequences, strengthening the case for protecting peat-swamp habitat. ASEAN science push: ASEAN Advisory Council meetings in Vientiane advance regional science, technology, innovation, and AI-for-health cooperation—relevant for sustainable development capacity-building across member states.

Air Quality Watch: With the dry season closing in, Jakarta’s air is turning worse as El Niño is expected to intensify pollution and health risks; IQAir data shows PM2.5 spiking to “unhealthy” levels in June, far above WHO limits. Forest & Land Climate Action: Indonesia and Norway are jointly inspecting reforestation in South Kalimantan under the FOLU Net Sink 2030 program, checking tree survival and mixing long-term timber crops with short-term vegetables for local livelihoods. Wildlife & Disaster Risk: Scientists warn that storm-triggered landslides may have killed 58 rare orangutans, pointing to a climate crisis backdrop. Marine & Fisheries Economy: East Kalimantan’s tiger prawn exports are surging, with strong early-2026 volumes and value underscoring how managed coastal resources can support jobs and foreign exchange. Pollution & Health Research: A new review links bisphenol A exposure in Indonesia’s online food delivery era to endometriosis risk, raising concerns about everyday endocrine disruptors. Policy & Climate Finance: Norway’s climate partnership with Indonesia is expanding beyond funding into forest and land-use carbon market cooperation. Governance for Clean Power: A new analysis argues ASEAN needs stronger planning and cost-sharing rules to scale cross-border subsea power cable projects. Waste & Circular Economy: Indonesia is pushing waste management reforms, including targets to resolve most waste by 2029.

Waste & Circular Economy: Indonesia targets resolving 70–80% of its waste problem by 2029 via expanded waste-processing facilities, household sorting, and more waste-to-energy plants—plus a “carrot and stick” push with incentives and penalties for dumping. Climate Risk (El Niño): BRIN says extreme drought risk from El Niño this year is low, but the dry season may last longer with below-average rainfall—while wider reporting warns a possible “super El Niño” could disrupt food and livelihoods across Asia. Air Quality: Jakarta is flagged among the world’s most polluted cities in daily AQI rankings, underscoring ongoing urban air pollution pressures. Wildlife Crime: Bali police foiled attempts to trade protected green sea turtles, rescuing live animals and arresting a suspect—another reminder that enforcement matters for biodiversity. Education & Inclusion: A Jakarta student-led NGO, MagnaMinds, is improving access to quality education for neurodivergent children, aiming to reduce bullying and widen support. Information Integrity: Indonesia reaffirmed commitments to protect information integrity and journalist safety as AI reshapes media trust, calling for stronger digital governance cooperation.

Super El Niño Food Shock: Pacific sea-surface temperatures have surged about 2.5°C above normal as a “super El Niño” forms, with forecasts warning it could peak at the highest level since 1950—raising risks of drought, heat, and crop stress across Asia’s food supply chains. Waste Policy Push: Indonesia’s food and waste minister urged a “carrot and stick” approach—rewarding waste sorting while enforcing bans on open dumping—and flagged more waste-to-energy plants, including Jakarta’s planned WtE facilities. Medical Procurement Reform: Medical device firms in Indonesia are calling for procurement rules that prioritize quality and patient safety, not just budget efficiency, as regional governments face tighter spending. Food Security Buffer: Indonesia distributed 7.75 million tons of government rice reserves from 2023–2025 to stabilize prices and support households, including disaster-affected communities. Forest Rehab Monitoring: Indonesia and Norway assessed forest and land rehabilitation under FOLU Net Sink 2030 in South Kalimantan, checking survival rates and maintenance needs for long-term benefits. Air Quality Watch (Regional): Dhaka’s AQI was reported at 92 (“moderate”), while Jakarta’s air quality has also been flagged as among the worst globally in recent readings.

Waste-to-Energy Push: Indonesia has elevated three waste-to-energy projects to national strategic status, including plants in Bekasi and Bogor (West Java) and Denpasar (Bali), aiming to cut landfill overcapacity and reduce pollution and methane risks. Forest Rehab Check: Indonesia and Norway assessed forest and land rehabilitation under FOLU Net Sink 2030 in South Kalimantan, reviewing 82.86 hectares to verify plant survival and long-term benefits. Hazardous Waste Crackdown: The Environment Ministry sealed a used lubricant oil recycling facility in Tangerang, citing missing permits and alleged violations in hazardous waste handling. Food Security Moves: Indonesia distributed 7.75 million tons of government rice reserves (2023–2025) to stabilize prices and support households, including disaster-affected communities. Biodiesel Plan: An economist says Indonesia’s planned B50 biodiesel rollout in July 2026 could reduce diesel imports and strengthen energy security. Plastic-to-Fuel Experiment: In West Sumatra, a community converted plastic waste into “Petasol” diesel-equivalent fuel, selling it below commercial diesel prices. Coral Hope & El Niño Context: A climate roundup highlights new mapping of climate-resilient coral reefs, while coverage warns El Niño could intensify extreme weather impacts across the region.

Biodiversity & Education: Itera launched a mushroom biodiversity research center in Lampung, using a dedicated mushroom garden to teach the public about fungi’s role as decomposers and nutrient recyclers, with dozens of species collected across Sumatera. Hazardous Waste Crackdown: Indonesia’s Environment Ministry sealed a used-oil recycling facility in Tangerang for operating without the required permit to handle hazardous and toxic waste, warning of administrative and legal consequences. Cleaner Fuel Push: An economist says Indonesia could lead globally with B50 biodiesel in July 2026, potentially cutting diesel imports and saving up to Rp157 trillion in foreign exchange. Plastic-to-Fuel Experiment: In Dharmasraya, West Sumatra, a community converted plastic waste into “Petasol” diesel-equivalent fuel, selling at Rp15,000 per liter and processing up to 65 kg of plastic daily. El Niño Watch: Multiple reports flag El Niño’s return and rising risk of extreme weather, with Indonesia preparing for impacts on crops and fires. Wildlife Enforcement: Police in Bali foiled attempts to trade protected green sea turtles, rescuing live animals and arresting suspects. Food Security: Indonesia says it meets FAO food self-sufficiency benchmarks, with only garlic, beef, and soybeans still needing imports.

Coastal Resilience in Java: Indonesia plans to integrate a Giant Sea Wall along Java’s north coast with large-scale mangrove restoration to cut coastal flooding and sea-level rise impacts, including addressing land subsidence driven by heavy groundwater extraction. Wildlife Crime Crackdown (Bali): Bali police stopped an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles, arresting a suspect and warning of up to 15 years in prison under wildlife protection laws. Biodiversity Conservation (Kalimantan): Five rehabilitated orangutans were released back into the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya rainforest, marking a major step in restoring Indonesia’s biodiversity. Climate & Oceans: A new global reef mapping effort suggests about a third of coral reefs may be more climate-resilient than previously thought, with Indonesia among the regions holding many of the tougher reefs. El Niño Food Security: Officials and analysts say a potentially strong 2026/27 El Niño could disrupt food production, but record crop inventories may help cushion the blow. Agriculture Under Warming: Research finds rising CO2 boosted rice productivity over recent decades, though climate extremes still threaten overall yields. New Species Discovery (Sulawesi): BRIN researchers identified a new orange-flowered Rhododendron species in Central Sulawesi, adding to Indonesia’s unique biodiversity.