Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry is opening carbon trading to social forestry projects, not just large concession holders. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the expansion at the launch of the Indonesian Forestry Carbon Center, saying local communities with forest management rights can now generate and sell carbon credits. The move aims to make carbon trading more inclusive and bring revenue to villages near forests. The government also plans to launch the Carbon Unit Registration System (SRUK) on July 9, 2026, to register and track credits. Three concession projects and one social forestry project are already approved. The ministry is working with the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) to position Indonesia as a global carbon trading hub. The shift from concession-only to community-inclusive models could set a precedent for other tropical forest nations.
