JAKARTA - Indonesia is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Denmark to develop green jobs as part of efforts to support the country’s transition towards a sustainable and environmentally driven economy.

Environment Minister Moh. Jumhur Hidayat said Indonesia could learn from Denmark’s experience in creating employment opportunities linked to environmental sustainability.

“Indonesia can learn from Denmark to create green jobs,” he said during a meeting with Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Sten Frimodt Nielsen and Danish Embassy adviser for environment and circular economy Erika Torres in Jakarta on June 2, as reported by Antara.

Jumhur said green jobs are often associated with waste management activities but also encompass specialised professions such as carbon credit auditors and carbon analysts.

He noted that Indonesia has significant potential to create green employment opportunities across sectors linked to environmental protection, climate action and carbon-related industries.

The minister said Denmark’s experience could serve as a valuable benchmark in helping Indonesia accelerate the development of green talent and create more employment opportunities for younger workers.

He added that the partnership could also help identify solutions to environmental challenges while supporting sustainable economic growth.

During the discussions, the Danish delegation invited Indonesian officials to observe Denmark’s green job initiatives and best practices firsthand.

Ambassador Nielsen said Denmark’s environmental sector has become a major source of employment.

He said around 80,000 green jobs have been created through activities such as waste collection, waste sorting, waste processing and renewable energy development.

Jumhur welcomed the proposal and announced plans to send a ministerial delegation to Denmark to conduct further studies on the country’s green workforce development programmes.

“The Ministry of Environment will meet with parties competent in green jobs. Our plan is to view existing programmes and learn about their progress,” he said.

Indonesia has increasingly prioritised green economy initiatives as part of its climate commitments, including efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier.

The country has identified green employment as a key component of ensuring a just transition for workers as industries shift towards more sustainable practices.

Denmark is widely recognised as a global leader in sustainability, renewable energy and circular economy development, particularly in areas such as wind power, waste management and resource efficiency.