Jakarta, 23 July 2025 – The City of Jakarta, in partnership with C40 Cities and with support from the UK Government, is hosting the Southeast Asia Urban Climate Action Programme (UCAP) Climate Action Implementation (CAI) Regional Convening this week, bringing together city leaders, investors, and development partners from across the region to scale up climate finance and unlock real-world impact for sustainable urban development.
Running from 23-25 July, the event showcases Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Quezon City’s progress in implementing bold and inclusive climate action through the C40 UCAP CAI Programme. On the first day, the convening brought together over 100 city leaders and officials, representatives from international organisations, financial institutions, and multilateral development banks. Over the next two days, the event will feature workshops, site visits, and high-level discussions designed to help cities strengthen their project pipelines, understand climate finance instruments, and engage directly with public and private sector investors.
A key moment during the opening ceremony was the official announcement that Jakarta will be joining the Clean Investment Accelerator, a growing coalition of 21 global cities committed to shifting municipal finance away from fossil fuels and into climate solutions that build resilient, inclusive economies.
As part of this initiative, Jakarta has committed to phasing out fossil fuel investments from city assets, developing green financial instruments such as bonds and ESG-aligned portfolios, and advocating for broader sustainable finance policies. The city also plans to launch a digital platform to increase transparency and access to green investment opportunities.
Pramono Anung, Governor of Jakarta, said:
“Jakarta has demonstrated real leadership in driving the transformation towards climate resilience. Going forward, Jakarta is committed to strengthening the energy transition by participating in the Clean Investment Accelerator Initiative. This step aligns with our vision to build Jakarta as a global city that is climate resilient, inclusive, and fiscally responsible.”
This announcement comes at a crucial moment, as the UCAP CAI Programme reaches its final year of delivery in Southeast Asia. With mounting climate risks and limited access to capital, cities in the region urgently need scalable financing to transition from planning to action. The UCAP CAI programme, funded by the UK Government, has been instrumental in helping Jakarta develop its Green Building Regulation, a Net Zero Buildings Roadmap, and inclusive climate governance tools—laying the foundation for long-term climate resilience.
Murali Ram, C40’s Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia and Oceania, said:
“Our collaboration for the past 3.5 years with Jakarta, Quezon City, and Kuala Lumpur has been progressing well, centred on ambitious and science-based climate action to support the implementation of their priority actions. Thanks to the generous funding from the UK government, this programme will achieve impactful results in decarbonising energy and buildings, and climate mainstreaming in city governance structures for the long term. The dedication of city officials and inspiring leadership by their Mayors in accelerating climate action will not only help decrease greenhouse gas emissions, but also substantially improve air quality, deliver quality green jobs, and improve the well-being of residents across the region. This effort must now be supported by climate financing to ensure impact can be scaled for the long term.”
H.E. Dominic Jermey, British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, said:
“The UK is proud to support the UCAP CAI C40 programme, which helps cities in Southeast Asia unlock climate finance, attract investment, and realize inclusive growth. Jakarta’s leadership in joining the Clean Investment Accelerator is the bold action we need. Through this week’s meeting, Southeast Asian cities are not only showcasing their achievements — they are also calling for strong action that climate finance is not a luxury, but a necessity to realize real change for people and the planet.”