Norwegian Climate Minister stands by forest aid to Indonesia amid concerns of nepotism

News April 23, 2025 / By: Ann Danaiya Usher

Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s Climate Minister, dispels concerns about nepotism in Indonesia’s management of NOK 2.3 billion in forest aid, pointing to annual independent audits that ensure adherence to the bilateral agreement. Civil society groups in Indonesia say these audits are too limited in scope.