The Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Achieving Net Zero Emissions: The Red and White Cabinet

Introduction

In recent years, Indonesia has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through various ambitious policies. One significant milestone in this effort is the government’s goal to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060. The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) are two key institutions playing critical roles in achieving this goal, particularly in the transportation and environmental management sectors.

Environmental issues, such as air pollution caused by vehicle emissions, have become a major focus for both ministries. In this article, we will explore how Kemenhub and KLHK collaborate, as well as the roles of ministers in the Red and White Cabinet in supporting these policies. We will also look at how these policies impact companies involved in environmentally friendly fuels.

Net Zero Emission Goal and Government Policies

Indonesia is committed to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060, which means that by that year, carbon emissions will be balanced with absorption. To achieve this goal, the government has introduced various policies, including increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Indonesia. Therefore, the Ministry of Transportation holds a significant responsibility in formulating policies to reduce emissions from this sector. One concrete step is the transition to electric vehicles and biofuels. The ministry is also working to develop supporting infrastructure, such as public electric vehicle charging stations and strengthening electric-based mass transportation.

The Role of the Ministry of Transportation in Net Zero Emissions

The Ministry of Transportation, currently led by Minister Budi Karya Sumadi, is responsible for regulating various aspects of transportation in Indonesia. Some of the initiatives carried out by Kemenhub include:

1. Transition to Electric Vehicles: One of the important steps taken by Kemenhub is encouraging the transition to electric vehicles in the land transportation sector. The government has also provided incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers and encouraged the public to start switching to these environmentally friendly vehicles.
2. Environmentally Friendly Public Transportation: In addition to private vehicles, Kemenhub is also focusing on the development of cleaner public transportation, such as the procurement of electric buses and more energy-efficient railway systems.
3. Biofuel Policies: Kemenhub is working with various sectors to increase the use of biofuels, including B30 and B100, which are blends of biodiesel with petroleum that are more environmentally friendly.

The Role of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Emission Management

On the other hand, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), led by Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar, also plays a strategic role in achieving Net Zero Emissions, particularly in managing emissions in the environmental and forestry sectors. Some of the actions taken by KLHK include:

1. Forest and Land Rehabilitation: KLHK continues to carry out reforestation and forest rehabilitation to increase carbon absorption in Indonesia. Forests play a crucial role as the lungs of the earth in absorbing carbon emissions produced by various sectors.
2. Waste and Industrial Emission Management: KLHK is also responsible for controlling waste and emissions from the industrial sector. They have issued regulations on industrial emission standards that must be followed by companies across Indonesia, including the use of environmentally friendly technologies.

The Ministry of Transportation and KLHK are not working alone in this effort. They collaborate with the private sector and companies engaged in clean energy, including those producing alternative fuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and hydrogen-based fuels.

Names of Ministers in the Red and White Cabinet and Their Roles

The Red and White Cabinet, led by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka for the 2024-2029 period, consists of 48 ministers, 5 agency heads, and 56 deputy ministers:

1. Budi Gunawan: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs
2. Yusril Ihza Mahendra: Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections
3. Airlangga Hartarto: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs
4. Pratikno: Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture
5. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono: Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development
6. Muhaimin Iskandar: Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment
7. Zulkifli Hasan: Coordinating Minister for Food
8. Prasetyo Hadi: Minister of State Secretary
9. Muhammad Tito Karnavian: Minister of Home Affairs
10. Sugiono: Minister of Foreign Affairs
11. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin: Minister of Defense
12. Nasaruddin Umar: Minister of Religious Affairs
13. Supratman Andi Agtas: Minister of Law
14. Natalius Pigai: Minister of Human Rights
15. Agus Andrianto: Minister of Immigration and Corrections
16. Sri Mulyani: Minister of Finance
17. Abdul Mu’ti: Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
18. Satrio Sumantri Brodjonegoro: Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology
19. Fadli Zon: Minister of Culture
20. Budi Gunadi Sadikin: Minister of Health
21. Saifullah Yusuf: Minister of Social Affairs
22. Yassierli: Minister of Manpower
23. Abdul Kadir Karding: Minister of Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers/Head of Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency
24. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita: Minister of Industry
25. Budi Santoso: Minister of Trade
26. Bahlil Lahadalia: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
27. Dodi Hanggodo: Minister of Public Works
28. Maruarar Sirait: Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas
29. Yandri Susanto: Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions
30. M Iftitah Suryanagara: Minister of Transmigration
31. Dudy Purwagandhi: Minister of Transportation
32. Meutya Hafid: Minister of Communication and Digital
33. Amran Sulaiman: Minister of Agriculture
34. Raja Juli Antonio: Minister of Forestry
35. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
36. Nusron Wahid: Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning/Head of National Land Agency (BPN)
37. Rahmad Pambudi: Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas
38. Rini Widyantini: Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform
39. Erick Thohir: Minister of State-Owned Enterprises
40. Wihaji: Minister of Population and Family Development/Head of National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN)
41. Hanif Faizol Nurofik: Minister of Environment/Head of Environmental Control Agency
42. Rosan Roeslani: Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM
43. Budi Arie Setiadi: Minister of Cooperatives
44. Maman Abdurrahman: Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
45. Widyanti Putri: Minister of Tourism
46. Teuku Rifki Harsya: Minister of Creative Economy/Head of Creative Economy Agency
47. Arifatul Khoiri Fauzi: Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection
48. Dito Ariotedjo: Minister of Youth and Sports

List of Agency Heads:

1. ST Burhanuddin: Attorney General
2. M. Herindra: Head of the State Intelligence Agency
3. AM Putranto: Chief of Presidential Staff
4. Hasan Nasbi: Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO)
5. Teddy Indra Wijaya: Cabinet Secretary

List of Deputy Ministers of the Red and White Cabinet:

1. Leodwik F Paulus: Deputy Coordinator for Political and Security Affairs
2. Otto Hasibuan: Deputy Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections
3. Bambang Eko Suharyanto: Deputy Minister of State Secretary
4. Juri Ardiantoro: Deputy Minister of State Secretary
5. Bima Arya: Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
6. Ribka Haluk: Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
7. Anis Matta: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
8. Armanata K. Natsir: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
9. Arif Havas Oegroseno: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
10. Dony Ermawan: Deputy Minister of Defense
11. Haji Muhammad Syafii M Hum: Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs
12. Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej: Deputy Minister of Law
13. Mugiyanto: Deputy Minister of Human Rights
14. Silmy Karim: Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections
15. Thomas Djiwandono: Deputy Minister of Finance
16. Prof. Suahasil Nazara: Deputy Minister of Finance
17. Anggito Abimanyu: Deputy Minister of Finance
18. Dr. Fajar Rizal Ul Haq: Deputy Minister of Education
19. Prof. Latif Uhayat: Deputy Minister of Education
20. Prof. Dr. Fauzan MPd: Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology
21. Prof. Stella Christie: Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology
22. Giring Ganesha: Deputy Minister of Culture
23. Prof. Dr. Dante Saksono: Deputy Minister of Health
24. Agus Jabo Priyono: Deputy Minister of Social Affairs
25. Imanuel Ebenhaezer: Deputy Minister of Manpower
26. Kristina Ariani: Deputy Minister of Indonesian Migrant Workers/Deputy Head of Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency
27. Dzulfikar Ahmad Tawalla: Deputy Minister of Indonesian Migrant Workers/Deputy Head of Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency
28. Faisol Riza: Deputy Minister of Industry
29. Dyah Roro Esti Widyaputri: Deputy Minister of Trade
30. Yuliot Tanjung: Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
31. Diana Kusuma Astuti: Deputy Minister of Public Works
32. Fahri Hamzah: Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas
33. Ahmad Riza Patria: Deputy Minister of Villages
34. Viva Yoga Mauladi: Deputy Minister of Transmigration
35. Commissioner General (Ret.) Suntana: Deputy Minister of Transportation
36. Angga Raka Prabowo: Deputy Minister of Digital Communication
37. Nezar Patria: Deputy Minister of Digital Communication
38. Sudaryono: Deputy Minister of Agriculture
39. Sulaiman Umar: Deputy Minister of Forestry
40. Admiral (Ret.) Didit Herdiawan Ashaf: Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
41. Oshi Dermawan: Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs/Deputy Head of National Land Agency (BPN)
42. Febrian Alfianto Rudiat: Deputy Minister of National Development Planning/Deputy Head of Bappenas
43. Commissioner General (Ret.) Purwadi: Deputy Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform
44. Kartiko Wirjo Atmojo: Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises
45. Aminudin Maruf: Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises
46. Doni Oskarya: Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises
47. Isyana Bagus Oka: Deputy Minister of Population/Deputy Head of BKKBN
48. Diaz Hendropriyono: Deputy Minister of Environment/Deputy Head of Environmental Control Agency
49. Todotua Pasaribu: Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM
50. Ferry Juliantono: Deputy Minister of Cooperatives
51. Helfi Yuni Moraza: Deputy Minister of MSMEs
52. Ni Luh Enik Ermawati: Deputy Minister of Tourism
53. Irine Umar: Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of Creative Economy Agency
54. Veronica Tan: Deputy Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection
55. Taufik Hidayat: Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports
56. Muhammad Qodari: Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff (KSP)

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