Event Reports

On October 28, EuroCham Chemical Working Group had the pleasure of holding a policy meeting with the team from Ditjen IKFT (Directorate General of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Textile Industries) at the Ministry of Industry, led by Bapak Raditya Eka Permana (Head of the Facilitation Working Team for the Institutionalization of the National Authority for Chemical Weapons and Chemical Management).

The meeting opened with remarks from Edison Bako (EuroCham Executive Director) and proceeded with a discussion led by Erike Yanidia (Head of the Chemical Working Group). The meeting discussed the developments of the Draft Government Regulation on the Management of Hazardous and Toxic Materials.

We would like to thank Raditya and the Ditjen IKFT team from the Ministry of Industry for their time and for engaging in a constructive discussion with us.

On October 25, Bangun Bangsa 2024 and the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) hosted the Bangun Bangsa Conference 2024, focusing on Solidarity in Action: Accelerating Decarbonisation Across Asia Pacific. The conference brought together experts from the public and private sectors to share strategies and collaborate on a low-carbon future for Southeast Asia.

Impactful discussions covered key topics including the public-private alliance in energy transition, overcoming roadblocks in decarbonization, financing climate initiatives, the role of nature-based solutions, and strategies for strengthening collaboration across sectors and regions. Experts shared innovative approaches to accelerating sustainable practices, explored policy frameworks that support decarbonization, and highlighted the importance of aligning business operations with climate goals.

Thank you to Bangun Bangsa, IBCSD, and all participants for such an insightful and impactful event.