Indonesia's Ministry of Environment is preparing regulations and a national roadmap for carbon trading in the waste sector. The move aims to strengthen the country's carbon pricing framework and unlock emission reduction potential from waste management activities like waste-to-energy plants and recycling facilities. During a national forum, officials highlighted that emission reductions from waste management can be converted into carbon credits under Indonesia's carbon pricing system. Regional governments presented projects including the Benowo Waste-to-Energy Plant in Surabaya and circular economy initiatives in Banyumas that could generate carbon credits. The policy is still in development and requires input from local governments, businesses, and academics to ensure effective implementation. Key challenges remain including data readiness, emissions calculation methodologies, and regulatory frameworks. The waste sector is seen as a significant source of greenhouse gas mitigation potential, and these rules could open new carbon credit supply from Indonesia's waste management sector.
