Jakarta, Sept. 23 -- Indonesia is positioning itself as a global climate leader by framing the climate crisis not only as a pressing challenge but as a strategic opportunity for sustainable development and international cooperation.

Speaking at a high-level panel during Climate Week NYC 2025 in New York on Monday (September 22), Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, the Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for Climate and Energy, outlined the country's efforts to turn environmental vulnerability into long-term economic and ecological resilience.

"With more than 285 million people living in one of the world's most climate-exposed regions, Indonesia faces rising sea levels, erratic rainfall, and recurring forest fires," Hashim said in a state...