Indonesia’s Living Carbon Wealth

Source: Katadata.co.id 

Indonesia’s carbon market potential across its diverse ecosystems is estimated to reach USD 565.9 billion, equivalent to approximately IDR 8,000 trillion, highlighting the country’s vast natural carbon assets. In addition, the voluntary carbon market aloneis projected to generate up to IDR 85 trillion annually through 2030, reflecting strong future demand for high-quality carbon credits. Beyond nature-based solutions, Indonesia also holds significant potential in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with an estimated CO₂ storage capacity of up to 600 gigatons, positioning the country as a strategic player in both ecosystem-based and technological carbon solutions.

Source: Katadata.co.id 

Indonesia’s carbon market potential across its diverse ecosystems is estimated to reach USD 565.9 billion, equivalent to approximately IDR 8,000 trillion, highlighting the country’s vast natural carbon assets. In addition, the voluntary carbon market aloneis projected to generate up to IDR 85 trillion annually through 2030, reflecting strong future demand for high-quality carbon credits. Beyond nature-based solutions, Indonesia also holds significant potential in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with an estimated CO₂ storage capacity of up to 600 gigatons, positioning the country as a strategic player in both ecosystem-based and technological carbon solutions.

Source: MUTU Internasional

 Indonesia holds one of the world’s largest ecosystem-based carbon assets, supported by its position as the country with the third-largest tropical forest area globally, the largest mangrove and coastal ecosystems in the world, and the most geographically extensive blue carbon potential. These natural systems—spanning tropical forests, peatlands, mangroves, marine ecosystems, agriculture, and renewable energy—enable approximately 70% of Indonesia’s territory to generate carbon credits. Together, this vast and diverse ecological foundation places Indonesia at the center of global nature-based climate solutions and underscores its strategic role in the carbon economy.

Source: mckinsey.com

Indonesia stands among the world’s largest sources of nature-based climate solutions.
With an estimated NBS mitigation potential of up to 1.5 GtCO₂ per year, Indonesia ranks alongside Brazil as a global leader in ecosystem-based carbon solutions. This position reflects the scale and diversity of Indonesia’s forests, peatlands, mangroves, and marine ecosystems—placing the country at the center of global efforts to deliver credible, nature-driven climate impact.

Source: Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia (KKP)

 Indonesia is a global powerhouse of blue carbon. Indonesia’s mangrove and seagrass ecosystems contribute an estimated 3.4 Pg of carbon, equivalent to approximately 17% of the world’s total blue carbon reserves. Spread across the world’s largest archipelagic coastline, these coastal ecosystems position Indonesia as one of the most strategically important countries for ocean-based climate mitigation, carbon storage, and long-term climate resilience.