H.E. Mr. Jumhur Hidayat, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, received Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), at Indonesia’s pavilion during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in environmental protection and support for food security in light of the challenges posed by climate change.

The meeting, held on Friday, 13 November 2026, addressed the ICESCO Conference of Environment Ministers, during which the Indonesian Minister expressed his country’s interest in exploring the possibility of hosting the Conference in 2027 and requested the relevant documents and a hosting proposal.

Dr. AlMalik affirmed ICESCO’s appreciation for Indonesia’s role in promoting joint environmental action, commending its initiatives to address climate change and the international acclaim they have received. For his part, Minister Hidayat underscored the importance of cooperation with ICESCO in capacity-building and strengthening the role of youth in environmental protection.

The two sides exchanged views on green schools and the integration of environmental and climate issues into school curricula. Dr. AlMalik also presented ICESCO’s Youth Climate Leaders Initiative, which seeks to empower young people to develop solutions to climate challenges in their communities.