Jakarta, October 11, 2025 — Delivering his remarks through a recorded video, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Sugiono called for stronger global collaboration in achieving a just and sustainable energy transition during the second day of the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025.
In his keynote address, Minister Sugiono emphasized that sustainability is not merely a policy option but a moral imperative for the present era. “The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. Droughts, floods, and rising seas are urgent signals from nature that demand our collective action,” he said.
Highlighting the growing global demand for critical minerals, the Minister noted that these resources, abundant in developing nations such as Indonesia, present both opportunities and responsibilities. “We must ensure that our resources are managed wisely to deliver fair value and promote sustainability that benefits all,” he added.
Minister Sugiono outlined Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship through downstream policies that add domestic value, build industries, and foster innovation. He cited initiatives such as the establishment of 80,000 solar energy farms across Indonesian villages, the shift from fossil fuels to natural gas and hydropower, and the expansion of biofuel use.
“Sustainable downstreaming must be rooted in inclusive and responsible investment,” he said, emphasizing Indonesia’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. “Growth must bring real and lasting benefits for the people.”
Looking ahead, Minister Sugiono called on the international community to ensure that energy transition does not widen the gap between resource-rich and technology-rich nations. “For the Global South, the green transition must be a ladder, not a trap, a path toward technology, not dependency,” he stressed.
Concluding his remarks, Sugiono reaffirmed Indonesia’s readiness to act as a bridge between developed and developing nations, between ambition and action. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he reminded participants that “the Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”
“Let this wisdom guide us to act responsibly, live sustainably, and leave behind a planet worthy for future generations,” he said. “Let us build a future where growth and green co-exist.”