Jakarta, Sept. 27 -- The Ministry of Environment has expressed its support for the Seed Grant-Smart Green ASEAN Cities (SGAC) program initiated by the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) to strengthen green financing and promote a circular economy.

Deputy Minister of Environment and Deputy Head of the Environmental Control Agency, Diaz Hendropriyono, emphasized that cross-sector collaboration is key to building green and climate-resilient cities.

He said the program not only aims to reduce emissions from the waste sector but also provides innovative financing mechanisms for circular economy players at the community level with support from national and international partners.

SGAC is designed as a strategic step to accelerate t...