Indonesian Government Officials Claim They Will Not Cut Emissions Due to Economic Growth

Indonesian government officials have asserted that they will not cut emissions as this would threaten Indonesia's economic growth. The coal industry is currently gaining popularity in Indonesia, particularly as coal-fired power plants is a major electric source within the country. Indonesia is currently among the world's top polluters due to vast deforestation and land-use changes, thus it is essential for the nation to lower their emissions if the world is to achieve the goals set up in the Paris Climate Agreement.