Held in Jakarta, the “Indonesia Climate Financing Roundtable: Road to COP30” brought together government, finance, and development leaders to chart actionable strategies for inclusive, private-sector-driven climate adaptation and resilience financing
Jakarta, 9 October 2025 – Indonesia reaffirmed its leadership in global climate finance by convening the “Indonesia Climate Financing Roundtable: Road to COP30”, a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue designed to accelerate private capital mobilisation for climate adaptation and resilience. Amid the rising urgency for climate action worldwide, the forum highlighted Indonesia’s pivotal role in bridging the financing gap for emerging markets and developing economies.
Organised by the Indonesia Impact Alliance (IIA), which serves as the secretariat for GSG National Partner Indonesia, Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM), and Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), the event was held at Hutan Kota by Plataran, Central Jakarta. It gathered 29 participants, including representatives from government agencies, financial institutions, investors, accelerators, incubators, and international development partners. Structured into three sessions; Context Building, Discovery Roundtables, and Collective Refinement. The discussions aimed to produce evidence-based and measurable recommendations aligned with Indonesia’s sustainable development priorities.
The outcomes of the dialogue will contribute to a global report by GSG Impact, to be presented at two major international platforms: PRI in Person 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, and COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Among the key recommendations were strategies to expand blended finance mechanisms, establish Resilience Credit Lines for MSMEs, develop adaptation-linked financing models, and strengthen public-private coordination for sustainable capital mobilisation.
“Funding for climate solutions, particularly for MSMEs and communities, must be approached through an ecosystem lens,” said Atika Benedikta, Executive Director of the Indonesia Impact Alliance. “We must not only provide commercial or grant funding but also strengthen literacy, mentorship, and technological innovation to drive behavioural and business model change. Non-commercial capital plays a catalytic role, supported by enabling conditions such as multi-stakeholder collaboration, risk mitigation, and local talent development.”
Echoing this sentiment, Fito Rahdianto, Executive Director of Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi, emphasised that successful adaptation efforts must be rooted in community and ecosystem resilience.
“Climate adaptation cannot rely solely on short-term projects but must grow from an ecosystem where farmers, MSMEs, corporations, and local governments share both risks and benefits,” he explained. “Our network in Tabanan, Bali, has shown that when risk reduction is applied across an entire sustainable business ecosystem, not just one entity, adaptation becomes financially viable and scalable. This locally grounded model is one Indonesia can bring to COP30 as a community-driven, replicable initiative.”
Highlighting the gender and climate synergy in impact investing, Priyank Tiwari, Senior Director of Research & Government Relations at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), added:
“Indonesia has become a symbol of resilience and a leading market for IIX in advancing gender-inclusive and climate-positive investment. Through milestones such as the issuance of the first Orange Bond in Indonesia and the world’s first Orange Sukuk, we’ve demonstrated how capital markets can empower women and communities while generating measurable impact. Through the Orange Movement, we affirm that gender inclusion and climate finance are not separate goals—they reinforce one another. There is no green without orange.”
The dialogue’s recommendations, spanning innovative financing, regulatory reform, ecosystem coordination, and catalytic philanthropy, reflect Indonesia’s commitment to building a resilient, inclusive climate finance landscape. As the nation prepares for COP30, these actionable insights position Indonesia as a regional leader in advancing sustainable investment for climate adaptation and resilience.
