The objective of the SAFE Regional Dialogue is to:

1. Enable shared understanding of EUDR compliance requirements and deep dives into the challenges in applying the legality and traceability aspects for operators, traders, and smallholders focusing on palm oil, rubber, and cacao in Indonesia and Malaysia.
2. Demonstrate inclusive supply chains across that of three commodities sectors are transitioning toward EUDR through regional technical dialogues. 

The project will conclude on March 14, 2025. Therefore, a final project report is required to comprehensively summarize all project activities carried out during the contract period.

SCOPE OF WORK

 The IBCSD – TFA secretariat opens recruitment for Technical Consultant, with the following scope of work (job description):

Proposal for End of Project Report Writing

1. Develop report that summarize all project activities implemented March 2024 to March 2026 as outlined in the project documents and implementation plan.
2. Ensure that the report’s valid references stem from the released resources, persons, and publications.
3. Integrate inputs from consortium members to ensure valid and correctness of the sources and information before the public release
4. Ensuring final reviews and verify any information based on the discussions and or other resources of information
5. Final report submission

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

1. Organization or Individual that demonstrate experiences in report-writing experiences in capturing project summary, documentations and conclusions.
2. Proven track record of knowledge and expertise’s in engaging with forest, commodities, and jurisdictional approaches related-context.
3. Demonstrating capacity in evidence-based writing skills with critical and analytical thinking

Timeline

Activities	Timing	Output
Contract signing	19 February	Contract signed
Briefing	20 February
First draft submission	27 February	1st draft
Second draft submission	6 March	2nd draft
Third and or Final draft submission	10 March	Final draft

 

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected]  at the latest by 18 February 2026.

 

 

Untuk itu, forum ini mempertemukan pelaku industri, pemerintah daerah, dan mitra pembangunan untuk membahas strategi teknis dan langkah implementatif dekarbonisasi sektor industri. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari rangkaian Net Zero Hub Roadshow, yang bertujuan mendorong keterlibatan nyata dunia usaha daerah dalam mendukung target Net Zero Emission Indonesia.

Direktur Eksekutif IBCSD, Indah Budiani, menegaskan bahwa transformasi rendah karbon di sektor industri membutuhkan pendekatan yang aplikatif dan berbasis pada kondisi bisnis riil. “IBCSD berkomitmen untuk tidak berhenti di forum ini. Kami ingin menjadikan hasil diskusi dan lokakarya hari ini sebagai dasar tindak lanjut: pendampingan teknis, pengembangan pipeline proyek dekarbonisasi, serta penguatan kolaborasi antara pemerintah daerah, dunia usaha, dan mitra pembangunan,” ujar Indah.

Selain sesi dialog kebijakan dan paparan narasumber, kegiatan ini juga dilengkapi dengan lokakarya teknis yang dipandu oleh WRI Indonesia, sebagai salah satu knowledge partner KADIN Net Zero Hub. yang mendorong partisipasi aktif peserta dalam memetakan sumber emisi dan mengidentifikasi tuas dekarbonisasi yang relevan dengan proses bisnis masing-masing perusahaan.

Salah satu peserta forum, Bhirowo H, HSE PT Biofarma, menilai bahwa forum ini sangat bermanfaat. “Sebagai perusahaan yang bergerak di sektor farmasi dan berorientasi ekspor, tuntutan dari buyer terkait sustainability dan target penurunan emisi sudah mulai nyata. Melalui forum ini, kami jadi lebih memahami Scope 1, 2, dan 3. Transisi rendah karbon tidak bisa dilakukan sendiri dan membutuhkan kolaborasi lintas sektor,” ungkapnya.

Founder KADIN Net Zero Hub, Syarika Bralini, menekankan pentingnya peran dunia usaha daerah dalam pencapaian target iklim nasional. “Transformasi menuju industri rendah karbon bukan lagi pilihan, melainkan imperatif strategis agar perusahaan tetap relevan, tangguh, dan kompetitif. Melalui KADIN Net Zero Hub, kami mendorong dunia usaha tidak berhenti pada komitmen, tetapi membangun kapasitas nyata, mulai dari inventarisasi emisi, efisiensi energi, hingga implementasi solusi yang terukur dan dapat dijalankan di level operasional,” jelas Syarika.

Dari sisi pemerintah daerah, Kepala BAPPEDA Provinsi Jawa Barat, Dedi Mulyadi, yang diwakili oleh Eka Jatnika Sundana selaku Kepala Bidang Perekonomian dan Sumber Daya Alam BAPPEDA Provinsi Jawa Barat menyampaikan bahwa kolaborasi dengan dunia usaha merupakan kunci keberhasilan pembangunan rendah karbon di Jawa Barat. “Pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Barat membuka ruang kolaborasi seluas-luasnya dengan sektor industri. Transformasi menuju ekonomi rendah karbon harus berjalan seiring dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan peningkatan daya saing daerah, dan hal ini hanya dapat dicapai melalui sinergi kebijakan dan aksi nyata dunia usaha,” tegasnya.

Melalui forum ini, IBCSD, KADIN Net Zero Hub, dan BAPPEDA Jawa Barat berharap lahir komitmen dan rencana aksi konkret dari perusahaan-perusahaan di Jawa Barat untuk mempercepat adopsi solusi rendah karbon. Ke depan, hasil diskusi dan lokakarya akan menjadi pijakan awal untuk penguatan kolaborasi lanjutan dalam mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi hijau yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan di Jawa Barat.

Kontak Media:

Nurina Izazi, Communications and Member Relations, [email protected] 

 

Caption foto:

Perwakilan dari IBCSD, Pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Barat, Kadin Net Zero Hub, WRI Indonesia, Kadinda Jawa Barat saat menghadiri acara Forum Dialog dan Lokakarya Interaktif (22/01)	Aloysius Wiratmo, Program Director IBCSD, memberikan paparan tentang mengapa sektor swasta perlu memulai perjalanan menuju net-zero
Peserta lokakarya belajar identifikasi emisi perusahaan berdasarkan Scope 1, 2, dan 3

2. Objectives

The analytical paper aims to:

• Map the institutional architecture, legal mandate, governance structure, and operational functions of MPOB.
• Analyse how MPOB integrates regulation, research, certification oversight (MSPO), market intelligence, and strategic coordination.
• Examine the functional relationship between MPOB and MPOC, clarifying their respective roles in Malaysia’s palm oil ecosystem.
• Assess how MPOB enables policy coherence and rapid response to global regulatory and market pressures, including EUDR.
• Derive strategic lessons and institutional design options for strengthening Indonesia’s palm oil governance and diplomacy architecture, including sustainability and traceability initiatives.
• Examine financing mechanisms and resource allocation for MPOB initiatives.

3. Scope of Work

The study will cover five interconnected thematic areas:

1. Institutional and Governance Architecture of MPOB

• Legal mandate, governance structure, and decision-making authority
• Funding mechanisms and accountability
• Coordination with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, MPOC, MSPO Secretariat, and other agencies

1. Regulatory, Research, and Sustainability Functions

• MPOB’s role in R&D, productivity, and innovation
• Oversight of MSPO and sustainability positioning
• Data generation, traceability, and interface with global frameworks (NDPE, ESG, EUDR)

1. Market Intelligence and External Policy Response

• Support for market strategy and risk anticipation
• Responses to EUDR, forced labour scrutiny, and trade barriers
• Engagement with importing countries and buyers based on evidence

1. Comparative Reflection: Malaysia and Indonesia

• Fragmentation vs. institutional consolidation
• Strengths and weaknesses of Indonesia’s governance
• Leverage points in communication, data authority, and policy coordination

1. Strategic Options and Recommendations for Indonesia

• Institutional reform pathways (e.g., ISPO Secretariat, data authority)
• Integrating communication, intelligence, and policy response
• Lessons from MPOB without direct replication
• Implications for Indonesia’s palm oil diplomacy and market positioning

4. Expected Outputs

1. Full Analytical Paper (4,000–6,000 words)
   • Background and rationale
   • MPOB institutional mapping
   • Strategy and policy analysis
   • Comparative reflection
   • Strategic recommendations
2. Executive Summary (1–2 pages)
   • Targeted at senior policymakers and high-level dialogues
3. Slide Deck (15–20 slides)
   • Suitable for TFA and WEF platforms
4. Optional Policy Note (2 pages)
   • Focused on institutional reform options for Indonesia’s palm oil governance and diplomacy

5. Qualifications and Skills

The assignment requires a consultant, research institution, or expert team with:

• Advanced academic background in public policy, international relations, economics, environmental governance, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in policy research, advisory, or strategic analysis related to agricultural commodities, sustainability, or trade.
• Strong knowledge of palm oil sustainability frameworks (NDPE, MSPO, ISPO, RSPO) and sustainability-related trade regulations, including EUDR.
• Proven experience in institutional and comparative governance analysis, with ability to translate findings into policy-relevant insights.
• Solid understanding of Southeast Asian political economy, with practical experience in Malaysia and Indonesia preferred.
• Excellent analytical writing and presentation skills in English, with capacity to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: palm oil or natural resource governance; trade policy and ESG frameworks; strategic communication, public diplomacy, or narrative analysis.

Please submit your CV and a one-page summary of relevant experience for the position to Nadila Simbolon at [email protected] no later than Friday, 23 January.

PURPOSE OF THE VIDEO

The RTD Partners seeks to develop a high-quality video to:

• Foster regional learning and knowledge sharing by capturing lessons from the implementation of the EUDR Regional Technical Dialogue across ASEAN.
• Synthesize key insights and perspectives by summarizing challenges, opportunities, and multi-stakeholder views across commodity sectors, including smallholders, private sector, associations, and governments.
• Highlight solutions and promote dissemination by documenting practical examples, recommendations, and progress on EUDR readiness for regional partners, donors, and policymakers.

The video will serve as a knowledge product to increase awareness, share practical experiences, and strengthen cross-country collaboration in meeting EUDR requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD–TFA Secretariat seeks a qualified Technical Consultant / Video Development Specialist to carry out the following tasks:

1. Concept Development

1. Curate initial ideas, storylines, and key messages for the video.
2. Present proposed concepts to the consortium for alignment.
3. Integrate feedback from key stakeholders into the final video concept note.

1. Data Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement

1. Conduct bilateral meetings, interviews, and/or participate in FGDs and RTDs with sector stakeholders (smallholders, private companies, commodity associations, government bodies, NGOs).
2. Gather relevant visual footage (e.g., rubber/palm/cocoa plantations, interviews, dialogue sessions).
3. Collect insights, case studies, and materials to inform the video narrative.

1. Content Development

1. Draft the video script and storyline based on collected data and consultation results.
2. Produce a first-cut video (including narration, graphics, subtitles, and animations as needed).
3. Incorporate iterative feedback from consortium partners.
4. Provide post-production editing and final tuning of the video in consultation with the consortium

1. Finalisation & Delivery

1. Produce the final version of the knowledge video, optimized for:

• Event presentations
• Online platforms (YouTube, websites, social media)

1. Provide all raw footage, working files, and final rendered versions.
2. Deliver a short documentation note summarizing the process, messages, and recommended use cases.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant is expected to deliver:

1. Video Concept and Key Messages Deck
2. Script and Storyboard
3. Raw Footage & Interview Recordings
4. Draft (First-cut) Video
5. Provide voice-over, infographics, key facts, figures, and/or statistics for the video
6. Provide clean versions (with and without subtitles) of the edited video and deliver to hard drive; and digital drive
7. Final Knowledge Video (duration approx. 4–7 minutes)
8. Provide the short version of the video (2-minute duration) for social media
9. Documentation Note summarizing insights captured through production

10. Perform other duties as required.

TIMELINE

The consultant should be able to deliver the outputs within [4–8 weeks], depending on field logistics and stakeholder availability. A detailed timeline will be agreed upon during contracting.

 QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in video production, storytelling, and content development for development or sustainability projects
• Strong interviewing and field documentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics into compelling visual content
• Familiarity with agricultural commodity supply chains (palm oil, cocoa, or rubber preferred)

Relevant Experience

• Experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms, NGOs, private sector actors, or government agencies
• Previous work with international development organizations is an advantage
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, including visiting plantations or rural sites

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines
• Mid-level fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected] at the latest by 24 December 2025

Rangkuman yang disusun oleh Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD )dan We Mean Business Coalition mengenai peran strategis dunia usaha dalam mewujudkan NDC Indonesia 2035. Ringkasan ini menegaskan bahwa Indonesia berada pada titik persimpangan penting: transisi menuju ekonomi rendah karbon dapat membuka peluang investasi hingga 3,8 triliun USD, memperkuat daya saing industri, dan meningkatkan ketahanan energi nasional.

Melalui kolaborasi erat antara pemerintah dan sektor swasta, serta penyelarasan peta jalan sektoral, Indonesia dapat memastikan bahwa NDC 2035 tidak hanya menjadi komitmen iklim, tetapi juga peta jalan transformasi ekonomi jangka panjang.

Unduh ringkasan lengkapnya pada tautan di bawah untuk melihat peluang, tantangan, dan rekomendasi kebijakan bagi percepatan investasi bisnis menuju pencapaian NDC Indonesia 2035.
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A consortium, led by the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) in partnership with the Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) Southeast Asia, the Cocoa Sustainability Partnership (CSP), the Partnership for Indonesian Sustainable Agriculture (PISAgro), and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited (SNAL), will host a series of regional technical dialogues. These dialogues will focus on the commodities affected by the EUDR once implemented, amongst others, are: cocoa, palm oil, and rubber. The sessions are designed to support supply chain actors, particularly traders who will be directly affected, and to enable the seamless integration of smallholders into the compliant supply chain, even though they may not be directly targeted by traders.

The Sixth SAFE Regional Technical Dialogue aims to:

• Promote Jurisdictional and Landscape Approaches: advance collective pathways such as Verified Sourcing Areas (VSAs) to verify deforestation-free, sustainable production in palm oil, cacao, and rubber sectors across Indonesia and Malaysia.

 

• Strengthen Systems and Stakeholder Alignment: enhance monitoring, traceability, and public-private collaboration to ensure compliance with EUDR requirements while fostering inclusive participation of smallholders and credible third-party verification.

 

• Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Market Linkages: share lessons from successful jurisdictions and engage with EU competent authorities to explore how jurisdictional models can unlock preferential sourcing, investment incentives, and improved market access.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD – TFA secretariat opens recruitment for Technical Consultant, with the following scope of work (job description):

Development of Knowledge Publication for Regional Technical Dialogue #6.

1. Curating ideas and key messages then follow up with consortium consultation and key stakeholders involved in the process
2. Conduct bilateral meetings or attend FGDs and Dialogues with sectoral stakeholders to collect data and information across smallholders and business sectors. These interactions will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the rubber, palm oil, and cocoa sectors. 
3. Develop research publications with intensive feedback from partners
4. Finalize knowledge publication

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

Qualifications and Skills

1. Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field, with expertise in EUDR, jurisdictional/landscape approaches, sustainable commodities, and traceability systems.
2. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating traceability models, Verified Sourcing Areas (VSAs), or similar frameworks aligned with EUDR compliance.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage smallholders, SMEs, and producer organizations in inclusive and scalable sustainability solutions.
4. Strong knowledge of stakeholder dynamics—including governments, CSOs, private sector, and third-party verifiers—to foster collaboration and credible outcomes.
5. Excellent facilitation, critical thinking, and analytical skills to integrate financial, policy, and technological considerations into solution-oriented processes.
6. Experience in knowledge exchange and cross-country learning, including engagement with EU competent authorities and international partners.
7. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected]  at the latest by 15 October 2025

Kunjungan industri ke fasilitas baja rendah karbon dan daur ulang di Melbourne.

Program ini menghadirkan pakar dari Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO, dan industri terkait, serta menyasar pelatih teknis, akademisi, corporate training officers, praktisi industri, hingga pemangku kebijakan.

Dengan cohort ideal 10–25 peserta, ToT ini akan membangun kapasitas nasional dalam mendorong dekarbonisasi industri berat dan memastikan Indonesia siap menghadapi tuntutan global terhadap rantai pasok hijau.

• • Lokasi    : Swinburne University of Technology & fasilitas industri, Melbourne.
  • Tanggal : 10–13 November 2025.
  • Biaya      : USD 1,800 per peserta.
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• REGISTRATION HERE!

The fourth SAFE Regional Technical Dialogue aims to:

• Showcase practical traceability models and tools—including open-source, third-party, company-led, and national systems—that are currently being implemented across the region. 
• Explore opportunities for interoperability and harmonization between existing traceability platforms and EUDR requirements to simplify compliance for producers and exporters.
• Identify strategies to scale inclusive traceability solutions that are accessible to smallholders and SMEs, leveraging technology, partnerships, and public-private investment.
• Strengthen cross-country learning and collaboration among producers, governments, and solution providers to promote innovation and shared infrastructure in traceability.
• Develop concrete recommendations on how traceability systems can support both regulatory compliance and improved market competitiveness for sustainable commodity producers in Southeast Asia. 

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD – TFA secretariat opens recruitment for Technical Consultant, with the following scope of work (job description):

Development of Knowledge Publication for Regional Technical Dialogue #4.

1. Curating ideas and key messages then follow up with consortium consultation and key stakeholders involved in the process
2. Conduct bilateral meetings or attend FGDs and Dialogues with sectoral stakeholders to collect data and information across smallholders and business sectors. These interactions will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the rubber, palm oil, and cocoa sectors. 
3. Develop research publications with intensive feedback from partners
4. Finalize knowledge publication

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

1. Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field with expertise in EUDR, sustainable commodities, and traceability systems.
2. Proven experience in developing and assessing traceability models and tools across multiple platforms relevant to EUDR compliance.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage smallholders and SMEs in scaling inclusive, accessible traceability solutions.
4. Strong knowledge of key stakeholders and networks to advance cross-country collaboration and shared infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
5. Excellent facilitation, critical thinking, and analytical skills to integrate financial, policy, and technological considerations into solutions.
6. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia with strong communication and presentation abilities.

Please submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected]  at the latest by 01 October 2025