Indonesia Carbon Market Academy 2026: Carbon Buyers’ Outlook for 2027

On 29 October 2026, the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) convened the Indonesia Carbon Market Academy (ICMA), bringing together IETA, Deloitte South East Asia, the Indonesia-Japan JCM Secretariat, and ICGD to discuss how carbon buyers are preparing for 2027.

The discussion highlighted growing demand from compliance markets alongside changing corporate purchasing strategies, with greater emphasis on project quality, long-term purchase agreements, and investment. Singapore’s carbon market development offers opportunities beyond credit purchases, including project financing and partnerships, while Japan’s JCM continues to expand into new sectors and private-sector financing arrangements.

From Indonesia’s perspective, progress on implementing regulations and the national carbon registry will be critical to improving market access and investment certainty. The discussion reinforced that Indonesia’s carbon market competitiveness depends not only on producing high-integrity credits, but also on meeting buyer requirements, securing financing, and ensuring reliable project delivery.