Hashim Jadi Utusan Khusus Presiden dalam Bidang Iklim dan Energi

Hashim Djojohadikusumo has been appointed by President Prabowo Subianto as a special envoy focusing on climate and energy issues. He was specifically tasked to represent President Prabowo as the Head of Delegation to the Conference of The Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Appointment Details:

• Role: Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, and Chair of the Indonesian Delegation.

• Event: COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

• Date: November 11-22, 2024.

• Delegation: Consisting of 570 individuals from private sector, government, and NGOs.

Reasons for Appointment:

• Presidential Assignments: President Prabowo was unable to attend due to state visits to Brazil for the G20 summit and Peru for the APEC Leaders Meeting.

• Focus Area: Hashim’s longstanding concern for the environment and climate change led to his specific mandate to address climate and energy issues.

Agenda and Commitments:

• Continuation of Prior Commitments: Hashim will convey President Prabowo’s commitment to uphold the climate initiatives set by the previous President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

• New Initiatives:

• Carbon Capture Program: Absorption of carbon dioxide into the ground in Indonesia.

• Reforestation Efforts: Government initiatives to counter allegations of deforestation, particularly in the context of Food Estate projects, emphasizing environmental conservation.

Through his role, Hashim aims to align Indonesia’s stance on climate action with a focus on sustainability and the implementation of both existing and new programs initiated by the government.