Transforming Indonesia’s Climate Strategy: Analyzing Policy Shifts and Global-Local Dynamics Post-COP 26

Muhammad Yamin (Department of International Relations, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
I Putu Arya Aditia Utama (Department of International Relations, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Tuomo Rautakivi (Asian Studies and Organizational Development and Sustainability, Royal University of Phnom Penh)
Slamet Rosyadi (Department of Public Administration, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Agus Ganjar Runtiko (Department of Communication Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)

Jurnal Hubungan Internasional
Vol 13, No 1 (2024)

This study examined how the Indonesian government responded to the outcomes of the major international climate conference, Conference of the Parties (COP) 26, and how that response affected the creation of national response plans. Indonesia, previously regarded as less ambitious in climate change mitigation, has now embraced a more proactive approach following COP26. The research seeks to evaluate the extent to which the COP26 agreement has prompted a more ambitious stance in Indonesia’s climate policies. By utilizing a descriptive qualitative method bolstered by a comprehensive examination of existing literature and secondary data from multiple sources, the analysis uncovered the substantial influence of the COP26 agreement on policy modifications in Indonesia. These adjustments served to reinforce efforts in crucial sectors, including forestry, agriculture, energy, transportation, and finance. Indonesia’s proactive measures to address climate change impact and its increased dedication to global climate initiatives were evident in these findings, indicating a change in the country’s policy direction.