Jakarta, Dec 1 (Antara) - Indonesia has urged developed countries to help reduce global warming and carbon emissions at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP-21) being held in Paris, France, from November 30 to December 11, 2015.
The country is therefore optimistic that the COP-21 of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris would reach an ambitious agreement to make the earth a better place and to improve the people's welfare.
"Reaching an agreement in Paris is a must. I hope we are all part of a solution to make the earth a more convenient place for our children and grandchildren," President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) told 147 heads of state and government during the Leaders' Event in Paris on Monday (November 30).
In order to reach an agreement in Paris, he emphasized that all countries, especially developed nations, should contribute in mitigation and adaptation efforts.
The contribution could be through the mobilization of US$100 billion financing until 2020 to be increased in the following years, with transfer of environmentally friendly technology and capacity expansion.
As one of the countries having the largest forests that serve as the lungs of the world, Indonesia chose to be part of a solution, the president pointed out.
Jokowi had earlier planned to deliver Indonesia's vision during the conference and expressed its readiness to lead global efforts to reduce global warming, which will have a grave impact on mankind.
Indonesia will explain its strategic position as one of the countries with the largest forest area but is also susceptible to climate change due to its geographic position.
The president delivered the statement for approximately five minutes. The statement highlighted several subjects, including political support to ensure the success of these negotiations.
"I am here to lend strong political support for the success of the COP-21," the Indonesian president stated at the Leaders' Event meeting.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had earlier informed reporters that President Jokowi, along with 147 other leaders, will deliver Indonesia's vision and stance on various issues relating to climate change.
"With 17 thousand islands, more than 70 percent of Indonesia comprises water, sea, and much more. It makes us highly vulnerable, and we, as a developing country, still need sufficient room to bring about economic development," Marsudi remarked on November 27.
Arrmanatha Nasir, Indonesian Foreign Ministry's spokesman, noted that Indonesia is also ready to take the lead in global efforts to overcome climate change issues, setting a target to reduce its own emissions by 29 percent by 2030.
"The Indonesian president will raise several issues during the conference. This will also highlight Indonesia's recognition and grave concern for the climate change issue and that it is ready to take the lead," Nasir stated.
The ministry's spokesman said Indonesia, as an island state, is one of the countries that is most affected by the impact of climate change. To this end, Indonesia has prepared documents and plans to reveal a special mission during the climate change conference.
"We will continue to urge developed nations to take the lead and assist developing countries in overcoming global warming, such as the efforts to reduce carbon emissions through technology transfer," Nasir remarked.
In the meantime, legislator Andi Akmal Pasluddin of the Commission IV of the House affirmed that Indonesia should play a greater role in the COP-21.
Greenhouse gases will lead to environmental degradation and impact the economy as well as the existence of the state, he pointed out.
Currently, the air temperature is rising in several parts of the world, including in Indonesia, thereby triggering climate change that endangers life, he affirmed.
Greenhouse gases, including H2O, CO2 (carbon dioxide), CH4 (methane), N2O (nitrous oxide), O3 (ozone), and CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) have significantly led to the increase in temperature.
In his address at the Leaders' Event, President Jokowi said one of the ways to mitigate climate change is to preserve biodiversity by involving the people, including the native communities.
He emphasized that Indonesia is committed to reducing 29 percent of its emissions in 2030 through its own endeavors, or by 41 percent through international assistance. It has also reduced its emissions by adopting measures in the energy sector. It has shifted from using fuel oil in the productive sector and increased the use of renewable energy by 23 percent from its energy consumption in 2015.
Secretary General of the National Customary Society Alliance (AMAN) Abdon Nababan said the president's address at the COP-21 of the UNFCCC had surprised the native communities in the country.
"This is a surprise as the role of the native people in the climate change mitigation efforts is not mentioned in the text of the president's statement," Abdon pointed out.
He said that the president's statement was very important as the government had so far failed to safeguard forests in its efforts to mitigate forest fires.
Land and forest fires, which had affected Indonesia in the recent months, were proof of the government's failure in managing forest and land areas.
"Although the remark (on native communities) is short yet it holds a very strong significance," he added. ***4***(A014/INE/S012)EDITED BY INE
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