Mengejar Agenda SDGs 2030, Strategi dan Implementasi

Summary

This interview focuses on Indonesia's strategic efforts to achieve the SDGs by 2030. Deputy Minister Vivi Yulasuwati discusses the country's progress, revealing that Indonesia has reached 61.4% of its SDG targets, significantly surpassing the global average. The conversation highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, including government, businesses, and academia, to accelerate SDG implementation. It also covers key initiatives, such as green and blue economy strategies, sustainable financing, and localizing SDGs. Indonesia is aiming for a voluntary national review in 2025, addressing global challenges while seeking to balance growth with environmental sustainability.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia's current SDG achievement is 61.4%, significantly higher than the global average of 17%, but there's still work to be done for the remaining 26.6%.
• 😀 The government is accelerating SDG progress by revising regulations, strengthening local government roles, and involving the private sector and communities.
• 😀 Localizing SDGs is critical, and Indonesia is working on enhancing the involvement of provincial governments and businesses to implement SDGs effectively.
• 😀 Multi-stakeholder collaboration is key for achieving SDGs, with roles for government, private sector, NGOs, academia, and the general public.
• 😀 Indonesia's voluntary national review (VNR) in 2025 will focus on health, gender equality, decent work, oceans, and partnerships as key SDGs to drive progress.
• 😀 Innovative financing, including green and blue bonds, is essential for funding SDG projects, with the private sector being encouraged to participate.
• 😀 The transition to a green economy is a priority, with a focus on renewable energy, decarbonization, and sustainable industries.
• 😀 Blue economy initiatives, such as the management of ocean resources and marine conservation, are seen as new sources of growth for Indonesia.
• 😀 Indonesia's goal is to escape the middle-income trap by fostering high growth that is both sustainable and environmentally friendly.
• 😀 The collaboration between different stakeholders, including local governments, businesses, and universities, helps in achieving SDG targets at the regional level.
• 😀 Indonesia has made significant progress in sustainable development reporting, with strong data quality and comparisons with other countries showing improved performance.

Q & A

What is the current achievement level of Indonesia in relation to the SDGs?

Indonesia has achieved 61.4% of the SDGs indicators, which is significantly higher than the global average of 17%. However, there is still a gap of 26.6% that needs to be addressed in order to fully meet the SDG targets.

What strategies are being implemented to accelerate Indonesia's progress towards the SDGs?

Indonesia is revising its Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to include a new roadmap, strengthening local government involvement, and enhancing collaboration with various stakeholders, including businesses, civil society, and academia. The country is also focusing on innovative financing mechanisms to support SDG projects.

How is Indonesia involving local governments in SDG implementation?

Indonesia is empowering local governments by integrating them into the SDG implementation process. This includes revising the roadmap and emphasizing localizing the SDGs to ensure that regional governments play an active role in achieving the targets.

What role does the private sector play in achieving the SDGs in Indonesia?

The private sector is recognized as an important partner in SDG achievement. Businesses are involved in efforts such as providing clean water to rural areas and implementing sustainable practices, such as renewable energy use and reducing emissions, which contribute to SDG targets.

What is the Voluntary National Review (VNR), and why is it important for Indonesia?

The VNR is a voluntary process where countries report their progress towards the SDGs. Indonesia has been conducting this review since 2017 and will present its next review in 2025. The VNR is important as it allows Indonesia to share its achievements, challenges, and future plans with the international community.

What are the key focus areas for Indonesia's VNR in 2025?

For the 2025 VNR, Indonesia will focus on SDGs 3 (health), 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth), 14 (life below water), and 17 (partnerships for the goals). These areas align with Indonesia's current priorities and efforts in sustainable development.

How does Indonesia plan to leverage its blue and green economies to drive sustainable growth?

Indonesia is focusing on green and blue economies to achieve sustainable growth. The green economy involves transitioning to renewable energy and decarbonization, while the blue economy aims to optimize marine resources, including fisheries, mangroves, and bioeconomy sectors like biofuel production.

What are some of the emerging sectors in Indonesia’s blue economy?

Emerging sectors in Indonesia's blue economy include deep-sea mining, underwater mineral resources, and bioprospecting for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and energy products derived from marine biodiversity, such as seaweed and mangroves.

What challenges does Indonesia face in financing SDG projects?

Financing is a major challenge for Indonesia in achieving the SDGs. The country is focusing on innovative financing mechanisms such as green and blue bonds, and collaborating with financial institutions like OJK and BI to develop sustainable finance tools that support SDG-related projects.

How does Indonesia plan to exit the middle-income trap and achieve its 2045 vision of becoming a developed nation?

Indonesia aims to exit the middle-income trap by focusing on high growth through sustainable development. The strategy includes enhancing human capital, boosting green and blue economies, and pursuing innovation in financing and technologies that promote long-term, environmentally friendly growth.