Jokowi Affirms Climate Change Is Not Resolved With An Economic Approach

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi). (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo said climate change is very dangerous and emphasizes how urgent the energy transition is and the importance of sustainability.

"What I want to emphasize is that the problem of climate change will not be resolved during the world using an economic approach and calculating its own advantages and only prioritizing its own egocentricity," Jokowi said in his remarks at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) at the JCC, Thursday, September 5.

The head of state said that solving this problem requires a collaborative approach, a human approach and collaboration between developed and developing countries.

"And humanity, so that the process does not sacrifice the poor. Because the green economy is not only about environmental protection, it is also about how to create prosperity, sustainable welfare for the people," he said.

He also reminded all parties not to doubt Indonesia's commitment to achieve the net zero emission (NZE) target and contribute to a better world. Moreover, Indonesia has abundant green energy potential, even reaching 3,600 Gigawatts (GW).

However, according to Jokowi, all of this will not have a significant impact on accelerating the impact of climate change as long as developed countries do not dare to invest.

"But all of that will not have a significant impact on accelerating the handling of climate change impacts as long as developed countries do not dare to invest. As long as research and technology are not widely disclosed, and as long as funding is not provided in schemes that ease developing countries," concluded Jokowi.