KIRANAS Launched on International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 to Advance Business Action for Biodiversity in Indonesia

Jakarta, 22 May 2026 — At the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 celebration organised by the Ministry of Environment (KLH), the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) officially launched the Indonesia Business Action Plan for Biodiversity (KIRANAS) 2026–2028, developed in collaboration with Business for Nature. The document provides an implementation roadmap to help businesses support biodiversity protection and restoration in Indonesia.

As a megadiverse country with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is home to a wealth of ecosystems that underpin both community livelihoods and various economic sectors. For businesses, biodiversity plays a vital role in sustaining operations, from raw material availability and supply chain resilience to ecosystem services such as water provision and soil fertility. However, pressures on biodiversity continue to mount. In 2024, approximately 16.8% of Indonesia’s mangrove ecosystems and 28.9% of its coral reefs were reported to be degraded, while net deforestation reached 175,400 hectares. Biodiversity loss continues to be accelerated by land-use change, natural resource exploitation, pollution, climate change, and forest and land fires.

Against this backdrop, businesses face a growing need to integrate biodiversity considerations into their strategies as expectations from markets, investors, and global supply chains increase. Yet many companies still face a gap between their commitments and implementation at the operational level.

KIRANAS was developed to bridge this gap. Through a structured approach, it helps companies assess biodiversity-related risks and dependencies, identify priority actions, and integrate nature-positive principles into business decision-making.

Shinta W Kamdani, Honorary Trustee of IBCSD, stated, “Biodiversity is increasingly becoming a strategic issue for businesses. Amid climate change, shifting global supply chains, and rising international sustainability standards, companies are expected to build business models that are not only competitive but also resilient and responsible towards nature.”

KIRANAS also helps businesses align their actions with key development agendas, including the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025–2029, the Indonesian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (IBSAP) 2025–2045, Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda, and the net-zero emissions target for 2060, while responding to global frameworks such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

Echoing this perspective, Nizhar Marizi, Ph.D., Director of Environment at Bappenas, stated, “Biodiversity management cannot be viewed solely as an environmental agenda. It must be recognised as an integral part of the national development pathway towards a resilient, low-carbon, and sustainable economy.”

Pallavi Kalita, Asia Lead for Business for Nature, Conservation International APAC, added, “One of the challenges businesses face is translating global biodiversity commitments into tangible action. KIRANAS directly addresses this challenge by providing a structured roadmap for companies in Indonesia to connect their business operations with national and global biodiversity targets. Business for Nature is proud to support this effort and hopes KIRANAS will inspire similar initiatives across other regions.”

KIRANAS also emphasises the importance of collective action through stronger collaboration among businesses, government, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. It promotes interoperability in sustainability reporting by aligning fragmented frameworks without introducing new obligations. In supporting KIRANAS implementation, the Indonesia Business & Biodiversity Platform (IBBP), initiated by IBCSD, serves as a platform for collaboration and data aggregation. It facilitates reporting harmonisation, knowledge exchange, and the consolidation of private-sector contributions towards IBSAP targets.

Moving forward, KIRANAS implementation will focus on capacity building, the development of pilot projects, and opportunities to share lessons learned through IBBP. These efforts are expected to enable more businesses to integrate nature-positive principles into their operations and contribute to achieving national biodiversity targets.