SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Investing in Nature: Unlocking the Value of Indonesia’s Sustainable Commodities & Nature Based Innovation
Republic of Indonesia
This business forum connects stakeholders from Indonesia’s sustainable commodity and forest-based product industries with global buyers, traders, and investors. Focusing on sustainable supply chains and environmentally friendly products, it offers a platform for collaboration and business transactions.
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Discussion
- SDGs
- post-SDGs
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.10.03[Fri]
16:00 ～ 18:00
(Venue Open 15:30)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Indonesia Pavilion
Programme details
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The forum showcases Indonesia’s sustainable commodities like
vanilla, coffee, cocoa, and non-timber forest products,
highlighting both raw materials and finished goods. Key
discussions will cover sustainable supply chains, value-added
industries, and green markets in LTKL districts. Participants
will explore opportunities in organic food, natural cosmetics,
and eco-fashion, while business matching sessions facilitate
B2B and B2G connections. The goal is to foster trade deals and
investment opportunities, driving concrete outcomes in
sustainable industries.
Reports
【Reflection】
This programme showcased a forum introducing initiatives for
sustainable products and nature-based innovations in
Indonesia. Organised by Linkabat (Indonesian Sustainable
District Association), the event brought together
representatives from nine districts, providing an opportunity
to present the achievements of local nature-based business
ecosystems to visitors. Collaboration among farmers,
researchers, investors, and local governments was emphasised,
and attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of
initiatives that balance sustainability with community
welfare.
The forum highlighted examples of sustainable products along
regional value chains, from farming to processing and market
access, including coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and non-timber
forest products. In particular, Java Kirana’s coffee quality
management and market access support, and Conservana’s model
combining forest restoration, agroforestry (sustainable land
use integrating forests and agriculture), and fair trade were
showcased as concrete examples of balancing regional economic
development with forest conservation. Initiatives utilising
non-timber forest products to generate high-value income
without changing land use were also presented as noteworthy
examples for attendees to learn from.
Additionally, the forum featured academic research, technology
applications, and practices such as regenerative agriculture
and agroforestry for forest protection, highlighting both the
challenges and potential of building sustainable local
economies. Through B2B and B2G matching sessions and
networking opportunities, participants exchanged ideas and
fostered international cooperation, gaining practical insights
and connections to support the development of sustainable
industries.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the forum, the development of sustainable business
models continues across Indonesian districts. Sharing
successful examples, transferring knowledge, and enhancing
capacities are strengthening collaboration among local
governments, companies, and research institutions. Efforts to
expand supply chains for sustainably produced goods are
ongoing, promoting regional economic revitalisation while
maintaining environmental conservation.
In addition, the announcement of the “Sustainable District
Festival” in West Kalimantan provides a platform to showcase
local culture and sustainable initiatives both domestically
and internationally. This festival is expected to reinforce
the networking and cooperative relationships formed during the
forum, and further disseminate sustainable products and
nature-based innovations globally. Going forward, efforts to
sustainably develop local ecosystem models are anticipated to
continue through cooperation among diverse stakeholders and
the sharing of technology and knowledge.
*Part or all of this report was generated by AI.
SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
Investing in Nature: Unlocking the Value of Indonesia’s Sustainable Commodities & Nature Based Innovation
This business forum connects stakeholders from Indonesia’s sustainable commodity and forest-based product industries with global buyers, traders, and investors. Focusing on sustainable supply chains and environmentally friendly products, it offers a platform for collaboration and business transactions.
-
2025.10.03[Fri]
16:00～18:00
(Venue Open 15:30)
- Pavilion
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