Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning, South Korea's Ministry of Environment, and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration in sustainable transportation.

This commitment was conveyed by Indonesia's Deputy Minister of National Development Planning, Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, in a statement issued on 10th April, 2025.

He stated that the development of an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem has been identified in Indonesia's 2025-2045 National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) as a key energy transition strategy to support sustainable economic growth by 2045.

"One of the strategies to achieve a green economy is transitioning towards sustainable transportation through the adoption of electric vehicles," he noted during a high-level meeting between the governments of Indonesia and South Korea on Wednesday.

To date, GGGI has supported the Indonesian Government through the Bali E-Mobility Project, which is funded by South Korea. The initiative represents a notable step in Indonesia's efforts to achieve its zero-carbon target by 2050 and aims to position Bali as a global leader in ecotourism.

During the meeting, the two ministries and GGGI signed a Project Implementation Arrangement for the Bali E-Mobility Project to formalise project governance and outline detailed implementation plans.

South Korea's Deputy Minister of Environment, Lee Byung-hwa, expressed the expectation that the meeting would serve as a turning point in strengthening Indonesia-South Korea cooperation in support of a greener and more sustainable future.

Meanwhile, GGGI's Country Representative for Indonesia, Rowan Fraser, stated that the project is expected to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Bali's transportation sector and demonstrate the viability of electric buses for public transit.

He also expressed optimism that Bali could become a model for transitioning to sustainable transportation through bankable EV projects that attract investment.

Furthermore, Deputy Minister Ruddyard emphasised that sustainable transportation is expected to contribute significantly to the Bali Provincial Government's target of reducing 41,516 tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2026.

He also noted that Indonesia seeks to learn from the Republic of Korea's best practices in transitioning to electric vehicles, encompassing planning, financing, and addressing infrastructure challenges.