Indonesia would be satisfied even if the Copenhagen climate summit ends with mere political statements but maintains that rich nations must make clear commitments to finance developing countries to fight global warming, said a state minister.
State Environment Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta said it would be very hard to achieve a legally binding treaty although progress had been made with the United States and China pledging to cut emissions.
“But, we must also be realistic, a legally binding treaty is still very unlikely as the United States’ pledge [to cut their emissions by] 17 percent is still far from enough,” Hatta told reporters Monday.
“The ideal output should be in line with the Bali action plan. But seeing the reality, Indonesia will not persist for it. For us, the most important thing is that the Copenhagen talks produce an agreement.”
He said any binding statements should include a clear timetable for a legally binding treaty and emission cuts targets for rich nations.
“All countries must work hard during the next six months to make a legally binding treaty,” he said.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to travel to Copenhagen on Dec. 17 and 18.
At least four ministers, namely Hatta, Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan, Minister for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Fadel Muhammad and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Darwin Z. Saleh, will also attend the conference.
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