Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The government is determined to ensure that carbon trading generates significant economic benefits for local communities, especially those actively involved in environmental restoration efforts, Indonesian Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said.

He underscored the importance of enabling grassroots communities, indigenous peoples, and local residents to reap economic gains from carbon trading during a technical guidance session on carbon economic value and climate-resilient low-carbon development for regional leaders in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Hidayat stressed that the government is working to ensure that carbon trading creates opportunities not only for major investors but also for residents directly connected to natur...