Indonesia's Forestry Ministry Hosts Asia-Pacific REDD+ Regional Meeting in Bali
Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry, together with the UNFCCC Secretariat, is holding a REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) regional meeting for Asia-Pacific countries in Bali from October 12-15, 2026. Forestry experts and officials are gathering to share experiences and discuss policy challenges, with a field visit to Bali's mangrove restoration sites planned on the final day.
On October 12, 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry, in partnership with the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), opened the REDD+ Community of Practice Regional Meeting for Asia-Pacific Countries in Bali. The four-day event, running through October 15, brings together forestry experts, government officials, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region to share practical experience, assess progress, and shape strategies for addressing deforestation and forest degradation.
In her opening remarks on behalf of the host government, Prof. Haruni Krisnawati, Special Advisor to the Minister of Forestry on Climate Change, thanked the UNFCCC for its partnership and welcomed delegates from across the region. Discussion topics during the meeting include a ten-year review of REDD+ implementation, harmonization of result-based finance reporting, strengthening of safeguards, and synergy with the broader Rio Conventions.
On the final day, participants will visit Bali's Mangrove Arboretum, the Mangrove Information Center, and the Wantilan Mangrove Nursery Center to observe best practices in coastal ecosystem restoration. The meeting is being conducted under the UNFCCC Code of Conduct and the Chatham House Rule to encourage open dialogue.
This is a policy and diplomatic conference with no direct impact on tourists' travel plans, transportation, or safety. However, it highlights Bali's growing role as a venue for international environmental policy discussions, which may be of interest to visitors focused on conservation and eco-tourism.
Things to Consider
This conference does not affect tourist travel plans, so no special precautions are needed. Visitors interested in conservation or eco-tourism may consider visiting Bali's publicly accessible Mangrove Arboretum or Mangrove Information Center to learn more about local coastal restoration efforts highlighted at the meeting.
Source: Sindikat Post