Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace call for full audit of Norway’s forest programme in Indonesia

News March 24, 2025 / By: Ann Danaiya Usher

When Climate Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen signed an extension of Norway’s multi-billion crown forest agreement with Indonesia at a ceremony in Jakarta last month, he was not aware that Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni had appointed himself and 11 of his party members to oversee the funds with hefty renumeration covered by Norwegian aid. Civil society groups say Norway must call for a full audit.

Climate Ministry jakarta Feb 19 2025.jpg — Signing ceremony for extension of bilateral forest agreement in Jakarta, February 19, 2025. Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni (left) and Norwegian Climate Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen. (Photo by Norwegian Climate Ministry)

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Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace call for full audit of Norway’s forest programme in Indonesia

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