Asia & Pacific
AKCMM is a regional initiative dedicated to advancing methane reduction across ASEAN member states.
Indonesian Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat (second left) presses the button together with (left to right) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) country representative for Indonesia Fraser Rowan, South Korea Ambassador to ASEAN Lee Chul and ASEAN Deputy Secretary General for Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin to mark the start of Indonesia's participation in the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) in Jakarta on Thursday, May 21, 2026. AKCMM is a regional initiative dedicated to advancing methane reduction across ASEAN member states. (Courtesy of Environment Ministry/-)
Indonesia launched a methane mitigation project on Thursday in cooperation with South Korea and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), becoming the third country in ASEAN after Malaysia and the Philippines.Dubbed the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), its implementation will be coordinated through the National Work Forum with a focus on policy strengthening, emission monitoring system, developing financially viable projects and strengthening regional dialogue.
