Indonesia has declared its commitment to achieving sustainable development and overcoming the climate crisis, including through the ratification of the Paris Agreement and the formulation of emission reduction targets in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document. However, the achievement of these national targets is highly dependent on the ability of regions to integrate low-carbon development principles into their development planning and implementation.

The challenges are not only technical but also structural, stemming from weak cross-sectoral coordination, limited regional capacity, and minimal space for participation by indigenous peoples and local communities. Yet their involvement is crucial to ensuring that the transition to a green economy is fair, accountable, and rooted in local needs.

This is where MADANI Berkelanjutan plays a role: promoting the transformation of development governance to align with national climate commitments, prioritize social justice, and promoting meaningful participation from local actors.