Indonesia is looking to Denmark for inspiration on how to create more green jobs as the country accelerates its transition to a greener economy.
During a meeting in Jakarta on June 2 with Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Sten Frimodt Nielsen and the embassy’s adviser for the environment and circular economy, Erika Torres, Indonesia’s Environment Minister Moh. Jumhur Hidayat said that Indonesia can learn from Denmark’s experience in developing employment linked to environmental sustainability.
“Indonesia can learn from Denmark to create green jobs,” the minister said.
According to Jumhur, green jobs are not limited to waste management but also include more specialised professions such as carbon credit auditors and carbon analysts.
Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Sten Frimodt Nielsen highlighted Denmark’s achievements in the sector, saying that environmental activities have become a significant source of employment.
He noted that around 80,000 green jobs have been created through activities such as waste collection, sorting, processing and the development of green energy.
The Danish delegation invited Indonesia to study Danish best practices directly, and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment is now planning to send a delegation to Denmark to learn more about the country’s green job programmes.
“The Ministry of Environment will meet with parties competent in green jobs. Our plan is to view existing programs and learn about their progress,” Jumhur said.
“Indonesia can learn from Denmark to create green jobs,” the minister said.
According to Jumhur, green jobs are not limited to waste management but also include more specialised professions such as carbon credit auditors and carbon analysts.
Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Sten Frimodt Nielsen highlighted Denmark’s achievements in the sector, saying that environmental activities have become a significant source of employment.
He noted that around 80,000 green jobs have been created through activities such as waste collection, sorting, processing and the development of green energy.
The Danish delegation invited Indonesia to study Danish best practices directly, and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment is now planning to send a delegation to Denmark to learn more about the country’s green job programmes.
“The Ministry of Environment will meet with parties competent in green jobs. Our plan is to view existing programs and learn about their progress,” Jumhur said.
