During a review of an integrated waste management site in Cimahi, West Java, on February 22, Nurofiq said that his Ministry of Environment has discussed the cooperation with representatives from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan, Denmark, and most recently, Norway.
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Indonesia seeks waste management technology. (Photo for illustration) |
In addition, the ministry has also talked about financial support for waste management efforts in Indonesia with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
One of the plans being considered involves utilizing the carbon economic value mechanism, he noted, adding Indonesia will do joint crediting mechanism, and pay through carbon credits.
He highlighted that the management of waste using technology is a necessity, in addition to waste reduction carried out at the upstream level, namely in households by sorting waste.
He also underscored the importance of the role of off-takers, or those who purchase the end-products of waste management technology, such as refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from plastic.
According to data from the ministry's National Waste Management Information System (SIPSN), Indonesia produced 29.3 million tons of waste in 2024.
Source: VNA