Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia is considering carbon-related economic incentives for ports that adopt environmentally friendly practices as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to sustainable port operations.

Speaking at the launch of the Green and Smart Port Initiatives (GSPI) 2026 in Jakarta on July 1, Nani Hendiarti, Deputy for Coordination of Food Affordability and Security at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, said the government is studying the inclusion of green ports in the country's Carbon Economic Value (NEK) scheme.

Under the proposal, ports meeting green standards could receive economic incentives similar to those available for certified green buildings.

Nani said the policy i...