Norway Boosts Climate Funding for Indonesia by $100 Million
Norway has announced an additional $100 million (approximately Rp1.8 trillion) in climate funding for Indonesia, recognizing the nation's achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from forestry and land use sectors between 2020-2023. This marks the fifth contribution to the bilateral climate partnership.
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