Jakarta is exploring the expansion of green infrastructure and environmental investment cooperation with a Chinese delegation, focused on accelerating environmental sustainability and urban resilience amid global challenges. As East Asian economic giants, Indonesia and China are both members of the BRICS group of global south countries. Indonesia became a founding member of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013.
The Jakarta Provincial Government, through its investment service office (DPMPTSP), has held talks with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF) to expand collaboration in environmentally focused sectors, including green infrastructure investment. The ACEF is a national Chinese NGO that organises and utilises resources for environmental protection in China, and has been a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2008.
The two nations are enhancing their partnership across several strategic sectors under the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), including green energy, industrial and transport infrastructure, and digital economy. China is already a crucial partner for Indonesia, with significant BRI investments in key infrastructure projects. It is one of Indonesia’s largest trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding USD $100 billion annually.
Deputy Head of DPMPTSP Muhammad Herizkianto said the more than 70-year relationship between Indonesia and China provides a strong foundation to deepen sustainable investment partnerships.
“We believe that strong partnerships will determine our success in building resilient and sustainable urban systems,” Herizkianto said in Jakarta on Friday.
He emphasized that Jakarta cannot advance alone and invited investors to jointly develop solutions in environmental management and sustainable urban development.
China remains a significant contributor to Indonesia’s foreign direct investment, reaching US$7.5 billion nationally in 2025, including US$483 million allocated to Jakarta.
Herizkianto noted that investment figures still have substantial room for growth, particularly in environmental services, infrastructure, and green city development initiatives.
The Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC), under DPMPTSP, is ready to facilitate investors throughout the process, from project exploration to licensing, he added.
ACEF Vice Chairman Hong Ping said Jakarta, as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities, offers vast development opportunities for long-term collaboration. “We do not only want to be a technology provider, but also a long-term partner in Jakarta’s development,” Hong said.
He highlighted priority sectors including urban transportation, wastewater treatment, water quality improvement, and waste management, aligning with Jakarta’s pressing environmental needs.
“These sectors are our core strengths. We are ready to bring solutions and experience from China to be implemented through concrete, mutually beneficial projects,” he said.
ACEF also encouraged establishing long-term communication mechanisms to ensure the partnership moves beyond discussions into tangible project implementation.
About the All-China Environmental Federation: https://www.acef.com.cn/en/news/2025/0619/29529.html
Source: Antara, April 24, 2026. https://en.antaranews.com/…/jakarta-seeks-green…
