Position paper for Indonesia
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| The Republic of Indonesia emphasizes the peaceful, secure, and sustainable use of outer space as a shared domain vital to international stability and development. As a State Party to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, Indonesia reaffirms that outer space must remain free from conflict, militarization, and destructive competition. We strongly support the principles of transparency and confidence-building outlined in United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) resolutions 75/36 (2020) and 77/41 (2022), which promote responsible behavior in outer space. Indonesia calls upon all Member States to pre-notify hazardous maneuvers, avoid debris-generating anti-satellite tests, and adopt long-term sustainability standards for orbital operations. Through the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Indonesia advocates the establishment of a voluntary international registry for space activities and the expansion of open-access data systems consistent with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015â2030). At the regional level, Indonesia proposes developing an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Code of Conduct on debris mitigation and space situational awareness (SSA). This initiative would promote transparency, joint research, and technical training programs among ASEAN Member States to enhance space governance and coordination. Indonesia encourages partnerships with established spacefaring nations and private sector actors to finance a multilateral trust fund supporting developing countriesâ access to SSA infrastructure and satellite monitoring tools. Such cooperation ensures inclusive participation, fosters innovation, and reduces inequality in space capability. Indonesia believes that the protection of outer space is directly linked to global peace, economic security, and environmental resilience. We urge the UN to facilitate inclusive dialogues on preventing an arms race in outer space and to promote capacity- building for disaster prevention and communication networks. Indonesia stands ready to collaborate with all Member States to uphold transparency, responsibility, and equitable access to space under the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| The Republic of Indonesia views the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) as a persistent global threat undermining peace, stability, and sustainable development. As an archipelagic nation with vast maritime borders, Indonesia faces security risks from transnational trafficking networks that supply non-state actors, pirates, and terrorist groups. Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to the 2001 United Nations (UN) Programme of Action (PoA), the International Tracing Instrument (ITI), and the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which collectively establish the global foundation for controlling SALW. We support General Assembly (GA) resolution 76/233 and Security Council resolution 2220 (2015), which emphasize responsible arms management and post-conflict disarmament. Indonesia calls upon all Member States to strengthen border security, improve national control systems, and enhance transparency through the UN Register of Conventional Arms. Indonesia continues to cooperate with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through its Global Firearms Programme and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) via the Illicit Arms Records and Tracing Management System (IARMS) to improve enforcement and intelligence-sharing. Regionally, Indonesia proposes an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)âUN coordination mechanism to harmonize PoA reporting, develop standardized legal frameworks, and conduct annual maritime interdiction operations targeting illicit weapons routes. We also encourage the creation of a regional digital database to record confiscated firearms, track serial numbers, and strengthen evidence-based investigations. Indonesia further supports digital verification systems for end-user and post-shipment monitoring to prevent diversion to unauthorized users. We propose that the UN and ASEAN jointly host capacity-building workshops for customs officials and law enforcement agencies to enhance tracing and record-keeping. These measures would improve accountability, promote trust, and reinforce peacekeeping efforts. Addressing illicit SALW flows aligns with global counter-terrorism initiatives and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Indonesia stands ready to work with all partners to ensure transparency, security, and responsible arms governance worldwide. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| We live in a world that is increasingly intertwined and interdependent. Our modern world consists of areas like finance, trade, communication, technology, immigration, and the exchange of ideas. Unfortunately, this has brought us to a turning point. The International Community has seen how globalization has brought us closer and created great success; however, it also highlights deep problems that parallel injustice. With deep regret, the benefits of globalization have been unevenly distributed both among and within countries. A process that has caused economic and social reallocation, adversely affecting many populations and states, often leaving them behind. This is why United Nations-based organizations, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), exist to have voices like nation-states. The United Nations adoption of resolution 79/1, entitled âThe Pact for the Futureâ, and its annexes, on 22 and 23 September 2024, by the Summit of the Future, promised the need for cooperative efforts, showcasing a vision for multilateralism, just like other countries; even Indonesia is familiar with the power. Over the course of several decades, we have made efforts toward lifting people out of poverty. Indonesia believes that, as the United Nations' past resolutions mentioned above, the United Nations should urgently champion reforms to build a more equal economic order. With the issue of globalization, Indonesia has been helping developing nations through platforms like the G20, which works in tandem with the UN. Indonesia strongly urges developing countries to enhance their involvement in subsidiary bodies of the United Nations. Resolution A/RES/73/223 (2019) has laid the foundation for these bodies. Indonesia calls upon all Member States to proactively formulate and implement policies that create an inclusive globalization process. Let us prioritize assistance to reach those who are vulnerable, consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) principle of leaving no one behind. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| Earth's climate naturally changes over time; currently, it is changing in unnatural ways. Our international community sees rapid climate change through rising sea levels, global temperatures, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, ocean acidification, and other environmental impacts. Every State emits greenhouse gases, although they differ greatly in the amount they expel each year. Nevertheless, people across the globe increasingly feel the widespread and often severe effects of climate change. Therefore, climate action is not just a moral obligation for developed countries but also a vital strategic imperative for developing nations to protect their valuable natural resources and future prosperity. The United Nations is very concerned about this crisis, which is why they have multiple organizations like UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme) and GGGI (Global Green Growth Institute). Furthermore, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 79/206 stipulating that the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement serve as the primary and authoritative intergovernmental forum for negotiating and advancing the international strategy to address climate change. As mentioned above, Indonesia is part of UNFCCC and, as part of its commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has introduced the Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR). This strategic framework articulates a vision for transitioning toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient future through an inclusive, just, and science-based pathway. Climate change has been a deep concern, which is why at the landmark UAE (United Arab Emirates) Climate Conference (COP28) in December 2023, nearly 200 nations committed to the global goal of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, along with reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Indonesia urges all Member States to prioritize the development of innovative solutions to achieve global environmental sustainability and align their climate action with the in depth 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and fully implement the provisions of the said Agenda. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| Self-determination remains important for Indonesia and the broader international community. As a nation that emerged from colonization, we see ourselves as required to fight for sovereignty. Our struggle for independence taught us the importance of unity among diversity. With over 17,000 islands and various ethnic and religion groups, Indonesia has grown into one unified political entity. Although independence was recognized in 1949, historical legacies of separate sovereign kingdoms and cultural identities have impacted regional self-determination movements in Aceh, East Timor, and West Papua. These cases underline the tension between territorial integrity, as mentioned in Article 2 (4) of the UN Charter and the right to self- determination as segmented in General Assembly Resolution 1514 (1960) and Resolution 2625 (1970). Indonesia has worked within international law and UN bodies to address these challenges. The independence of East Timor in 2002 through a UN supervised referendum showed Indonesiaâs willingness to cooperate with the international community. In Aceh, the 2005 Helsinki Agreement ended decades of conflict by granting wide autonomy through Law No. 11/2006. Similarly, in West Papua, Law No. 21/2001 on Special Autonomy ensures local representation and welfare. Indonesia acknowledges that international engagement has been uneven, with some conflicts receiving attention while other remains overlooked. Moving forward, Indonesia calls the Third Committee to ensure impartiality in addressing self- determination by focusing on human rights, economic justice, and cultural respect rather than secession. Indonesia proposes strengthening cooperation between the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and Member States to monitor sensitive regions, expanding UN technical assistance in post conflict and marginalized areas, and encouraging dialogue-based solutions that uphold sovereignty while addressing local grievances. Indonesia remains committed to peaceful solutions that safeguard both human rights and global stability. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| The Republic of Indonesia recognizes that women and girls in rural areas are important to national development, food security, and social stability. In Indonesia, rural women constitute an important part of the agricultural workforce and makes a huge contribution to household income and community resilience. However, Indonesia continues to face structural barriers such as limited access to land ownership, credit, education, healthcare, and participation in decision making processes. Addressing these inequities is both a human rights urgency and important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to international bodies that safeguard the rights of rural women. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW, 1979) requires states to ensure gender equality, including in rural areas. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) recognized rural women as a critical area of concern. Similarly, General Assembly Resolution 70/135 (2015), and the Commission on the Status of Womenâs 56th Session (2012) addressed the empowerment of rural women and girls. Indonesia has positioned its national priorities with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially SDG 5 on gender equality and SDG 10 on reducing inequalities. Domestically, Indonesia has advances gender mainstreaming through programs such as Desa Ramah Perempuan (woman friendly village program), the Village Funds initiative supporting maternal and child health, and policies promoting womenâs participation in village governance. Moving Forward, Indonesia encourages the United Nation system including UNICEF, UNESCO, UN Women to enhance cooperation in increasing access to land, technology, and financial resources, improving rural infrastructure, education, and health care, and strengthening womenâs representation in governance. Indonesia remains committed to international cooperation and to empowering rural women as equal partners in sustainable development and nation building. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| The Republic of Indonesia, the worldâs largest archipelagic nation, recognizes that its prosperity and resilience are inseparable from the health of its oceans. Overfishing, coral degradation, and marine pollution continue to threaten ocean biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions who depend on the sea for economic and food security. In response, Indonesia has advanced several key initiatives, such as the Blue Economy Policy, Ocean 20 Initiative, and the Indonesia Coral Reef Bond, to align national growth targets with sustainability while reaffirming support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Indonesiaâs vision aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goal 14 (âLife Below Waterâ), emphasizing the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. Building on global momentum from the 2023 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon and UN General Assembly Resolution 77/260 on ocean governance, Indonesia calls for increased cooperation to achieve conservation targets, expand marine protected areas, and ensure the effective implementation of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, adopted in 2023 under UNCLOS. To address challenges of limited financing and implementation capacity, Indonesia promotes the innovative Blue Finance mechanisms, including blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, and partnerships under the United Nations Development Programme Ocean Innovation Challenge, to mobilize resources and empower developing coastal nations. Through South-South cooperation, Indonesia shares its blue economy model, offering technical expertise in marine spatial planning, mangrove restoration, and coral rehabilitation to strengthen regional resilience. Indonesia remains fully committed to global ocean action. By deepening collaboration and investing in sustainable marine development, Indonesia believes the international community can secure a thriving ocean for future generations. Our ocean, our future, our shared responsibility. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| The Republic of Indonesia reaffirms its strong commitment to General Assembly Resolution 46/182, which remains the cornerstone of United Nations humanitarian coordination. In an era of escalating global crises from conflicts to climate-related disasters, Indonesia emphasizes the need for strengthened multilateral cooperation, neutrality, and the protection of humanitarian personnel. This issue requires sustained vigilance and global cooperation to ensure timely and equitable assistance to those most in need. In 2025, Indonesia co-hosted the Global Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Workers with Australia, Jordan, and Switzerland, underscoring accountability and rapid response in crisis situations. Through a USD 500,000 partnership with the International Labour Organization, Indonesia has supported emergency recovery and employment initiatives in Palestine, demonstrating its commitment to international solidarity. Indonesia also highlights the vital role of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015) in ensuring predictable funding, preparedness, and resilience-building. Within the region, Indonesia leads through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), contributing expertise, logistics, and training to enhance collective regional response. The Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime further supports Indonesiaâs integrated humanitarian and protection approach. Indonesia supports the implementation of OCHAâs 2023 Global Humanitarian Overview and the UNâs âTransforming Our World: Humanitarian Action for Allâ strategy. Indonesia remains steadfast in its commitment to a more effective, inclusive, and cooperative UN humanitarian system, one that upholds humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| Eighty years after the invention of the atomic bomb, the world continues to live under the shadow of nuclear annihilation. Although the threat has become normalized, it remains deeply relevant today. Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to global peace and non- proliferation by signing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in 1970 and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in 2017, which legally bans the development, testing, and use of nuclear weapons. Indonesia also aligns with the International Atomic Energy Agencyâs (IAEA) Nuclear Security Plan 2026â2029 and actively supports global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. Regionally, Indonesia plays a key role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) framework for nuclear safety and security. Our commitment to disarmament does not mean rejecting scientific progress; rather, Indonesia seeks to channel nuclear knowledge toward peaceful purposes. With three operational nuclear research reactors, Indonesia aims to expand its domestic use of nuclear power by 2040 to meet sustainable energy goals while maintaining the highest safety standards. To ensure global nuclear security, Indonesia proposes three measures. First, States should strengthen protection of nuclear facilities in line with IAEA safety conventions and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), as military targeting of such facilities violates IHL. Second, Indonesia calls on the IAEA to work closely with Member States through the Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) to improve preparedness and response to potential nuclear accidents or meltdowns. Finally, Indonesia encourages continued collaboration under the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to assist workers and communities affected by the transition from fossil fuels to nuclear and renewable energy sources. These steps will enhance global safety, uphold humanitarian law, and promote peaceful nuclear development for all. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| For the benefit of the international community and its diverse peoples, all States share the responsibility to use atomic energy safely and wisely. Indonesia is committed to this goal as part of our implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13), which calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Indonesia supports the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology as a clean and reliable source of energy, as well as for medical, agricultural, and environmental purposes. We remain dedicated to achieving the target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C under the 2015 Paris Agreement, which Indonesia ratified the same year. In cooperation with the IAEA, we use nuclear techniques such as Particle-Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) to monitor air quality and environmental changes. Indonesia also collaborates with Member States to plan a just transition from fossil fuels to nuclear and renewable energy. Furthermore, Indonesia supports the IAEAâs Atoms4NetZero initiative, which helps Member States achieve net-zero emissions through nuclear solutions. Nuclear technology also plays a vital role in medicine. With the support of the IAEA and Indonesiaâs National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), we have conducted training and workshops on the safe use of accelerator-based radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. Indonesia proposes three actions: first, all States should collaborate in addressing climate change through the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Second, States should strengthen support for IAEA environmental monitoring and training by increasing contributions to the Technical Cooperation Fund (TCF). Lastly, Indonesia encourages the expansion of the Rays of Hope initiative to ensure that access to life-saving cancer treatment is available to all regions. | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting alternative development as a development-oriented drug control strategy that is sustainable and inclusive |
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| Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to promoting alternative development as a sustainable and inclusive, development-oriented drug control strategy, in line with the 2016 UNGASS Outcome Document, the 2009 Political Declaration and Plan of Action, and UNODC initiatives. Recognizing that global contexts continue to evolve, Indonesia emphasizes the need to adapt strategies that address root causes of illicit cultivation through sustainable livelihood opportunities. Many farming communities, such as in Afghanistan and Colombia, turn to cultivating illegal crops for higher income compared to legal alternatives. Similarly, in Indonesiaâs Aceh region, limited economic resources have led some farmers to produce cannabis. Indonesia has responded by promoting legal crop farming, supporting local industries, and creating alternative employment opportunities. Building on the principles of the 2016 UNGASS framework, Indonesia calls for increased international collaboration to strengthen development-based drug policies that enhance farmersâ livelihoods and economic inclusion. Indonesia encourages Member States to support fair pricing and investment for legal crops, facilitate partnerships among governments, the private sector, and NGOs, and fund agricultural enterprises that align with Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 15 (Life on Land). Indonesia also stresses the importance of education, job training, and access to microfinance programs for rural youth to prevent future involvement in illicit cultivation. Environmentally sustainable and culturally sensitive agricultural practices must remain central to alternative development. Indonesia advocates strengthening regional mechanisms, including ASEANâs cooperation frameworks, to ensure that drug control policies respect national contexts and community priorities. Finally, Indonesia calls on the UNODC to provide regular reports on the progress and inclusiveness of alternative development programs and to continue offering technical and financial assistance to help Member States implement these sustainable strategies effectively. | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting comprehensive and scientific evidence-based early prevention |
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| Indonesia affirms that promoting comprehensive and scientific evidence-based early prevention is essential for achieving sustainable and effective drug control. According to the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report, approximately 316 million people worldwide use drugsâa 20 percent increase over the past decade. This growing challenge has had severe social and economic impacts on Indonesiaâs communities. In response, Indonesia emphasizes a balanced approach that integrates public health, education, and community-based initiatives. The countryâs prevention strategy focuses on schools and local communities, reflecting Indonesiaâs leadership in the Preventive Education Working Group under the ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters. These efforts have mobilized over 5,900 anti-drug activist volunteers and involved more than 1,700 schools in prevention programs, in line with General Assembly Resolution 77/201 and the UNODC International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (2020). Indonesia advocates targeting youth in rural and low-income areas, as well as children of individuals struggling with addiction, through early intervention programs that reduce vulnerability to drug use. Indonesia encourages Member States to adopt prevention strategies grounded in scientific research and public health, shifting the global approach from reactive enforcement to proactive prevention. To ensure coordinated global action, Indonesia calls for closer cooperation among UN agencies: UNODC should continue supporting Member States with data collection, capacity-building, and technical guidance; UNESCO can facilitate the integration of prevention education into school curricula; and WHO can provide expertise on health-based prevention frameworks. Indonesia further proposes the establishment of a UN-led data-sharing platform to improve coordination and measure prevention outcomes across regions. Through these efforts, Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to advancing innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive strategies that address the root causes of drug use and promote healthier, more resilient communities worldwide. | |
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