Indonesia Net Zero Summit (INZS) 2026, held at Balai Kartini, Jakarta on August 1, 2026. (Secretariat FPCI)
On August 1, the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) held the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2026, the country’s largest independent climate forum, bringing together more than 10,000 participants, including policymakers, business leaders, academics, youth representatives, civil society organisations and climate practitioners. Commenced at Balai Kartini in Jakarta, this year’s summit carried the theme “It’s Time to Deliver!”, highlighting the need to translate global and national climate commitments into concrete and measurable action.
Speaking during the opening plenary session, FPCI Founder and Chairman Dino Patti Djalal, who is also the former Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister, underscored the significance of this year’s theme. He said that climate change remains one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, yet it is increasingly competing for attention with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and other global crises.
Dino Patti Djalal, Founder and Chairman of FPCI during the opening plenary session of INZS 2026. (Secretariat FPCI)
“Climate change is about everything else. It should be goal number one. If we don’t get the climate right, we get everything else wrong,” he insisted.
He stressed that climate action should not be viewed as a stand-alone environmental issue, but as one that is closely linked to economic development, public health, food security, energy resilience and international stability.
Retno Marsudi, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water during the opening plenary session of INZS 2026. (Secretariat FPCI)
In response to these challenges, INZS 2026 aimed to provide a platform where governments, businesses, researchers, development partners, youth organisations and civil society could exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration and explore practical solutions for advancing an inclusive transition towards a more sustainable future. The forum also sought to encourage greater cooperation across sectors to accelerate climate action at both the national and regional levels.
One of panel discussion in the INZS 2026, focusing on Nature-based Solutions for a Prosperous Indonesia. (Secretariat FPCI)
The one-day summit featured a series of parallel panel discussions led by more than 60 national and international speakers across five thematic clusters: Energy Security for All, Geopolitics and Diplomacy, Building People and Societal Resilience, Aligning Economy, Trade and Finance and Enhancing Nature-Based Solutions. Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including renewable energy, climate finance, green investment, biodiversity conservation, disaster resilience and the role of technology and innovation in supporting the transition to net-zero emissions.
INZS 2026 gathers 10,000 participants from academics, businesses, youth and civil society to bold climate commitment towards net-zero target. (Secretariat FPCI)
Beyond the discussion sessions, the summit also featured exhibitions showcasing climate initiatives and sustainable innovations from various organisations. Public engagement activities included a sustainable campaign through music concerts led by Indonesian musician Teddy Adhitya, aimed at raising awareness of climate action and encouraging broader participation, particularly among younger audiences.
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