Geo Media: Majalah Ilmiah dan Informasi Kegeografian
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026): Geo Media: Majalah Ilmiah dan Informasi Kegeografian

Low-carbon development policies in Indonesia: between global rhetoric and the reality of local implementation

Hidayat Nurwahid (Universitas Gadjah Mada)
Minnatul Maula (Universitas Gadjah Mada)
Saropa Nor Hayati (Universitas Gadjah Mada)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Low-carbon development is a narrative of sustainable development in various countries, including Indonesia. This policy is part of Indonesia's global commitment to support climate change mitigation, achieve net-zero emissions, and promote sustainable, green economic development. However, the implementation of this policy raises crucial questions regarding the implementation and impact of low-carbon development policies in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the gap between national-level low-carbon development policies and their implementation in the field, and to identify factors that hinder their effectiveness. The approach used is a qualitative study with library research and content analysis of 10 articles, official documents, and government reports from the 2020–2025 period. The data were analyzed using a thematic content analysis approach to identify patterns, implementation challenges, and barriers to low-carbon development policies. The results show that the implementation of PRK in Indonesia remains ineffective and tends to be partial, particularly in the energy, transportation, and environment sectors. The main obstacles include weak governance, limited funding, and low public awareness and participation. In addition, central-regional policy disparities and bureaucratic resistance also hinder the transition to a green economy. The success of the PRK requires institutional reform, strengthening regional capacity, and increasing public literacy and participation towards sustainable development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

geomedia

Publisher

Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences

Description

Geomedia is a geography science journal published by the Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yogyakarta State University. This journal has been published since 2002 and was introduced for online version in 2016. Geomedia is a biannually published journal, May and ...