INDONESIA
Indonesia Bioeconomy Initiative
Connecting biological resources, innovation and communities to build a more resilient, higher-value economy.
Our Values
These values subsequently form the characteristics of Indonesia’s bioeconomy, reflecting the direction of Indonesia’s bioeconomy development objectives that distinguishes it from other economic development frameworks.
Value-added in Indonesia’s bioeconomy refers to the improvement in the quality and economic value of biological products through processing that yields products with higher economic value, as well as the fair distribution of benefits within the value chain.
The use of technology and innovation in the development of bioeconomy products, including the utilization of traditional knowledge and the recognition of intellectual property rights.
Improving well-being in the economic, social, and overall spheres, where communities can actively participate in an inclusive bioeconomy — not only as workers but also as key actors in bioeconomic enterprises.
Bioeconomy Approach
A bioeconomy approach through the value chain. Policy formulation in the bioeconomy must take a holistic view of issues from upstream to downstream.
BioprospectingDiscovering superior domestic varieties and species
Production & post-harvestQuality, quantity and marketability of harvests
ProcessingNew processed products and by-products
Logistics & warehousingKeeping quality and safety intact
Marketing & commercialisationMarkets for quality bio-based productsIndonesia’s bioeconomy is committed to preserving the role of community groups and local communities so they can participate and ensure they receive fair benefits.
Explore the value chain by cluster →Direct managers of biological resources — social forestry, agroforestry, small-scale fishers, family farmers and biodiversity-based micro-enterprises.
Equal partners in the supply chain, as raw-material suppliers or service providers, with transparent and fair benefit-sharing.
Front-line guardians of biodiversity, supported by legal certainty over land access and innovative conservation finance.
National Development Alignment
The Bioeconomy in the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).
Bioeconomy in Practice
Two high value-added clusters (cosmetics and health), two that meet basic human needs (energy and food), and one that safeguards the biodiversity on which the whole bioeconomy depends — environmental services.
Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and food
Bioenergy and bio-based fuels
Medicinal plants and bio-based health products
Natural ingredients and bio-based cosmetic products
Priority cluster 05
Natural capital as the foundation of a sustainable bioeconomy.
The Potential of Bioeconomy
Projections to 2045 under the IBI scenario, compared with business-as-usual (BAU). These are modelled scenarios, not measured outcomes.
+24%
IDR 62,380 trillion vs. IDR 50,2 trillion under BAU.
+40%
IDR 24,945 trillion from bioeconomy contribution (5 cluster).
25,2B TonC
25,2b ToC with IBI vs 11b ToC without intervention in 2045.
Carbon stock increases with sustainable use and restoration of ecosystems.
Higher GDP and value added through sustainable use of biological resources.
Fair benefit sharing can increase benefits for farmers and fishers.
Bioeconomy can generate higher tax and non-tax revenue potential for the government.
The model compares outcomes under the IBI scenario with a scenario without intervention.
Indonesia’s natural capital
Field imagery / Bioeconomy in practice
Biological production and value creation, from harvest to market.
Post-harvest handling, quality and processing connect biological resources to market opportunities.
Cloves, nutmeg and other spices are among the commodities listed in the project records of the Project Map.
Communities and natural systems remain central to sustainable economic development.
Highlights · IBI 2025
A panel discussion and gathering of Indonesia’s bioeconomy stakeholders.
NextIBI Annual Summit 20263 December 2026 · Jakarta, Indonesia
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Publication
Bioeconomy Initiative — Driving Transformation Towards a Sustainable Economy. Definition, values and principles of Indonesia’s bioeconomy, value-chain illustrations, challenges and opportunities, and policy direction.
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