Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Indonesian Minister of Environment Jumhur Hidayat has called on regional government-owned enterprises (BUMDs) across Indonesia to explore carbon-related businesses as a new revenue source for their respective regions.

"BUMDs need to start identifying carbon units or activities that can be properly maintained and developed as a basis to drive regional revenue," Jumhur told reporters in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He made the statement after delivering his opening remarks at a technical briefing for regional leaders on Carbon Pricing Implementation and Climate-Resilient Low-Carbon Development.

Jumhur said that regional enterprises can turn carbon trading into a reliable revenue source while maintaining strict land management ...