The 2023 Conference of Parties (COP) 28 United Nations Framework on Climate Change Conference (UN-FCCC) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December 2023. This Climate Change Conference, which discussed various climate change issues, is held every year. Delegations from all over the world attended this year’s event, including representatives from member countries, scientists, businesspeople, indigenous peoples, journalists, experts and other related parties.

Every year Indonesia engages in soft diplomacy during the COP via its Indonesian Pavilion. Through the Indonesia Pavilion, climate actions that have been implemented in Indonesia are showcased, both by the government, the private sector and other civil society players.

This year, West Kalimantan Province was also present and offered some insights into the development of climate funding proposals from the Global Climate Fund (GCF). Acting Governor of West Kalimantan, dr. Harisson, MPH., underlined the province's strong commitment to implementing sustainable development through the improved governance of natural resources and programmes related to climate actions. After this address, the proceedings continued with a presentation from the West Kalimantan Province Environment and Forestry Service, GIZ, PT. Kandelia Alam and the National Defense University. Mr. Wandojo Siswanto, Senior Advisor for Forestry Policy and Climate Change at FORCLIME (a cooperation program between the Federal Government of Germany and the Republic of Indonesia relating to forests and climate change) also spoke on the collaboration and the role that GIZ is currently playing supporting the West Kalimantan Province as it prepares a proposal for CGF climate funding.

The presence of West Kalimantan Province at the Indonesian Pavilion during the COP28 demonstrates the ongoing cooperation and collaboration between the West Kalimantan Provincial Government and stake-holders as these parties work to implement sustainable development and contribute to the 2030 NDC and FoLU Net Sink targets.

For more information, please contact:
Jumtani, Advisor for Sustainable Forest Management and Value Chains, GCF Focal Point
Wandojo Siswanto, Strategic Area Manager for Forest Policy and Climate Change