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Eco-Insight CEO and RCCC – UI Team Attend the 2026 Portfolio Alignment Forum Organized by UK PACT Indonesia, Discussing Carbon Governance in Indonesia
Jakarta, 4–5 February 2026 — The CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting, together with the team, attended the Indonesia–UK PACT Portfolio Alignment Forum (PAF) 2026, held in Jakarta on 4–5 February 2026. This annual forum is part of the Annual Learning, Integration, and Governance for Net-Zero (ALIGN) initiative under Indonesia–UK PACT Phase 2.
The forum brought together project teams from multiple portfolios, including Low Carbon Transport, Energy Efficiency, Carbon Pricing, as well as the cross-cutting Climate Governance initiative. The event aimed to reflect on progress during the first year of implementation, strengthen cross-portfolio synergies, and align strategies for the second year of implementation (FY 2026/27).
On this occasion, the CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting served as a speaker, particularly in the thematic Climate Governance session, with a focus on carbon governance in Indonesia. The presentation highlighted the importance of strengthening a credible, integrated, and coherent carbon governance framework aligned with Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.
The discussion emphasized the role of policies, institutional arrangements, and measurement and reporting systems in supporting the implementation of carbon pricing and the broader climate transition agenda. Eco-Insight’s contribution also aimed to support project teams in articulating how activities across different portfolios contribute concretely to strengthening Indonesia’s NDC and reducing sectoral emissions.
The Portfolio Alignment Forum 2026 was convened by the Indonesia–UK PACT Fund Team (Palladium) in collaboration with the British Embassy Jakarta and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The forum is expected to result in strengthened alignment of priorities, enhanced cross-project learning, and robust governance recommendations to support Indonesia’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.
Eco-Insight CEO Riko Wahyudi Appointed as Indonesia’s Negotiator for Article 6 at COP30 Brazil
JAKARTA/BELÉM – Riko Wahyudi, CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting, has been appointed to represent Indonesia as a Negotiator for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil. This prestigious appointment reflects his recognized leadership and extensive expertise in global climate policy and carbon market mechanisms.
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is a cornerstone of global climate architecture, governing international cooperation through market and non-market-based carbon mechanisms. In his role as a negotiator, Riko Wahyudi will play a key part in advancing Indonesia’s interests, ensuring environmental integrity, and reinforcing the nation’s strategic influence in cross-border emission trading.
Strengthening Indonesia’s Global Role
This appointment follows Riko Wahyudi’s significant contributions at previous UNFCCC forums, including Bonn and COP29. His presence at the COP30 negotiating table in Brazil underscores Indonesia’s strategic role in international climate negotiations and the country’s commitment to implementing transparent and accountable carbon mechanisms.
Furthermore, this move solidifies Eco-Insight Consulting’s position as a premier strategic partner with direct insights from the heart of global climate policy, dedicated to assisting Indonesian industries and the government in achieving their decarbonization goals.
Executive Masterclass: Forest Carbon -From Concept to Market in Bali
Eco-Insight, in collaboration with the Research Center for Climate Change (RCCC), Universitas Indonesia, successfully delivered the Executive Masterclass: Forest Carbon – From Concept to Market in Bali.
Over four intensive days, policymakers, business leaders, academics, and CSOs explored:
✔ Carbon market & policy frameworks
✔ Project development & governance
✔ Technical MRV & methodologies
✔ Finance, investment & market access
✔ Field immersion in community-based mangrove restoration
Together, we strengthened the foundation for high-integrity, inclusive, and investment-ready forest carbon projects in Indonesia.
🌱 Let’s accelerate climate action through collaboration and innovation.
The CEO of Eco-Insight Consultant appeared as a guest on the Katadata Podcast to discuss Indonesia’s position ahead of COP30
In the discussion, Riko Wahyudi highlighted Indonesia’s strategic role in global climate negotiations, emphasizing the country’s position as one of the world’s largest tropical forest nations, a key emerging economy, and a bridge between developed and developing countries. He underlined Indonesia’s unique leverage in advancing balanced, inclusive, and pragmatic climate solutions within the framework of the Paris Agreement
The conversation explored the dynamics of Paris Agreement implementation, including challenges related to climate finance, technology transfer, capacity building, and carbon market mechanisms under Article 6. Riko stressed the importance of aligning national climate policies with international commitments while ensuring that climate action delivers tangible benefits for economic development, environmental protection, and social inclusion.
“Indonesia plays a pivotal role in shaping global climate governance. Our diplomatic strategy must remain proactive, evidence-based, and solution-oriented, ensuring that national interests align with global climate ambition,” Riko stated during the podcast.
He also reaffirmed Eco-Insight Consultant’s commitment to supporting climate policy development and international climate diplomacy, through research, policy advisory services, capacity building, and strategic engagement across government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders
Eco-Insight Consulting CEO, Riko Wahyudi, Attends COP 29 Baku to Accelerate Green Innovation
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Following strategic engagements at the Bonn Climate Change Conference and COP28 in Dubai, Riko Wahyudi, CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting, represented the company at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 2024 summit placed strong emphasis on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCGQ) for climate finance and the finalization of international carbon market frameworks under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
As a leading expert in environmental and sustainability-focused feasibility studies, Riko’s participation underscored the critical link between global climate policy and real-world industrial implementation. His presence also reaffirmed Indonesia’s growing role in delivering high-quality nature-based solutions and renewable energy initiatives to the global market.
Bringing Global Perspectives to Indonesia
Through active engagement in COP29, Eco-Insight Consulting gained valuable insights into the latest technological advancements, policy developments, and green financing mechanisms from around the world. These global perspectives will enable the firm to better support industrial partners in adopting effective and practical solutions to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen environmental resilience across Indonesia.
Direct participation at COP29 ensures that Eco-Insight’s strategic services—ranging from environmental and social feasibility studies to the design and development of decarbonization and carbon market projects—remain fully aligned with evolving international standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
Key Highlights from COP29 Participation:
- Technology Transfer: Identifying proven global decarbonization technologies suitable for implementation within Indonesia’s industrial and ecological context.
- Financial Innovation: Assessing emerging green finance instruments to mobilize investment for sustainable projects in Indonesia.
- Article 6 Integrity: Monitoring technical standards to ensure high-integrity carbon credits and prevent double counting.
Eco-Insight Consulting CEO Attends COP28 in Dubai, Strengthening Global Carbon Standard Alignment
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting, Riko Wahyudi, attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This high-level summit, which took place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, served as a pivotal moment for world leaders and climate experts to determine the direction of global decarbonization policies.
Riko Wahyudi’s attendance at this international forum is a strategic move for Eco-Insight to directly monitor the progress of global negotiations, particularly regarding carbon market mechanisms and the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The primary focus of this participation was to understand how the latest international agreements will influence the standards for sustainability projects and carbon credits at the national level.
Eco-Insight Consulting’s active participation in COP28 ensures the company remains at the forefront of global climate regulation expertise. With firsthand insights gained from Dubai, Eco-Insight is committed to continuously enhancing the quality of its consultancy and feasibility study services, ensuring they remain aligned with the increasingly stringent and transparent requirements of the international carbon market.
Eco-Insight CEO Strengthens Indonesian Delegation in Article 6 Negotiations at Bonn Climate Change Conference
BONN, GERMANY – In a significant move to support global climate targets, Riko Wahyudi, CEO of Eco-Insight Consulting, attended the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) in Bonn, Germany, in June 2023. Riko served as one of the Indonesian negotiators, specifically concentrating on the complex deliberations surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Direct Insights from the Negotiating Table
Amidst the sessions at the World Conference Center Bonn, Riko Wahyudi shared his views on the technical urgency being addressed:
“Article 6 is not merely about trading carbon numbers; it is about establishing a high standard of environmental integrity. In Bonn, we worked rigorously to ensure that every carbon credit generated translates into a real impact on lowering global temperatures, while strictly upholding the sovereign rights of developing nations like Indonesia.”
He further emphasized the critical role of the private sector in this transition:
“The outcomes of the Bonn negotiations will serve as a compass for the business world. Through accurate feasibility studies and a precise understanding of global regulations, carbon projects in Indonesia can become a benchmark for quality in the international market. At Eco-Insight, we are committed to bringing these global standards into local implementation.”
Eco-Insight Consulting’s Strategic Role
Riko’s participation in this international forum reinforces Eco-Insight Consulting’s position as a strategic partner with deep-rooted expertise in global climate policy. The firsthand insights gained from the UNFCCC negotiating table provide immense value to Eco-Insight’s clients, enabling them to develop decarbonization strategies that align with international compliance.
By bridging the gap between complex global climate policies and sustainable local action, Eco-Insight continues to lead the way in navigating the evolving landscape of carbon markets and environmental sustainability.