Indonesia-Australia Cooperation in Handling Environmental Issues through the IAFCP Program (Indonesia-Australia Forest Carbon Partnership)

Australia Carbon Emission Environmental Issue IAFCP Indonesia

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December 23, 2021

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Global environmental issue is a matter of concern and no longer underestimated,
humans must strive to maintain environmental sustainability and safety,
namely in regards to carbon emissions increase. REDD+ is a mechanism that
offers reduced carbon emissions by focusing on reducing deforestation and
forest degradation. Limited budget for the environment, pushes Indonesia forge
partnerships with Australia in 2008 through Australia on Indonesia-Australia
Forest Carbon Partnership (IAFCP). IAFCP is an example of a partnership that
significantly supports the achievement of GHG emission reductions in Indonesia
by reducing deforestation and improving sustainable forest management. This
research focuses on Indonesia's national interest to maintain the sustainability
in the environmental sector by reducing emissions through the IAFCP. The
research method uses descriptive analysis, also Green Theory and bilateral
cooperation concept. The purpose of this article is to find out the contribution of
Indonesia-Australia collaboration through the IAFCP program in the success of
overcoming environmental issues that occur in Indonesia.