IPB University and Japan Promote AIM Model Utilization for Indonesia’s Climate Policy – Pendidikan Terbaru 2026

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IPB University, through the International Research Institute for Environment and Climate Change LRI-LPI , in collaboration with the Government of Japan, the National Institute for Environmental Studies NIES , and other partners, held a webinar on the utilization of the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model AIM on Friday 2 14 The Chairman of LRI-LPI at IPB University, Prof Rizaldi Boer, stated that the webinar aimed to share the experiences of Japan and Indonesia in developing and implementing AIM at the local scale. Furthermore, it sought to foster dialogue between policymakers, researchers, and academics regarding pathways toward low-carbon development. Prof Rizaldi noted that the AIM model, developed by NIES Japan, is increasingly crucial in supporting the formulation of Indonesia s decarbonization policies toward the Net Zero Emission NZE target.

He emphasized that Indonesia is currently committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2060 at the latest, with peak emissions projected to occur between 2030 and 2035. In this context, he continued, the AIM model serves as a strategic tool for achieving net zero goals as it provides transparent and comprehensive assessments of the impacts of emission policies, economic performance, and key sectors such as energy, forestry, and land use. This model has also been utilized in various Asian countries, including China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Models like AIM offer a thorough evaluation of how policies affect emissions and economic development. This is vital as a foundation for science-based policy formulation, Prof Rizaldi explained. Prof Rizaldi further elaborated that the primary strength of AIM lies in its ability to integrate national bottom-up models with global top-down models, evaluate hundreds of technological options, and simulate various policy scenarios, including carbon pricing.

This model bridges the gap between science and policy and supports strategic planning documents, such as Indonesia s Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon Development and Climate Resilience, he added. Prof Rizaldi emphasized the importance of international collaboration and capacity building in climate model development. Without a robust modeling approach, climate strategies risk becoming fragmented and misaligned with national development goals.

He expressed hope that the webinar would generate a deeper understanding and strengthen cross-border cooperation in advancing low-carbon development across the Asia-Pacific region. With the support of models like AIM, we can design climate strategies that are more integrated, scientific, and relevant to the national context, he concluded. MHT IAAS HNF

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