President Widodo launches carbon emissions trading in Indonesia

President Widodo launches carbon emissions trading in Indonesia

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo speaks about the planned new capital Nusantara, at Ecosperity Week in Singapore June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday launched his country’s first carbon emission trading, with the aim of creating a market to fund efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become a major player in global carbon trade.

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