The Carbon Market Is Not Just a Transaction, It Must Restore the Environment

The registration and transaction monitoring system must also be strengthened so that each carbon unit has a clear track record. This step is necessary to prevent double counting and double claims for the same mitigation results.

Carbon Investments Must Provide Real Benefits

In addition to reducing emissions, the development of carbon markets must support the protection of biodiversity. Forests, peatlands, mangroves, coastal areas and marine ecosystems are natural capital that maintain environmental balance while supporting people's lives.

Jumhur emphasized that investment and international cooperation in the carbon sector must be directed at activities that produce real environmental benefits. Investments must not solely pursue the economic value of selling carbon units.

Indonesia continues to open up space for investment, technology and international cooperation that can strengthen climate action. However, any development must take into account national interests, ecosystem protection and community welfare.

According to Jumhur, the future of the Indonesian carbon market is not only determined by the number of carbon units issued or how quickly transactions take place. The quality of action, strength of evidence, governance accountability, nature protection and benefits for society are the main measures.

Through the Indonesia Carbon and Biodiversity Summit 2026, KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH) encourages the government, business actors, financial institutions, academics, environmental organizations and the community to build a transparent and credible Indonesian carbon ecosystem.

This cross-sector collaboration is expected to make the carbon market an instrument that supports the achievement of climate targets and sustainable development, while ensuring that the economic benefits of carbon return to the environment and society.