On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) will officially launch “Indonesia’s SDGs Action Awards 2026” with the theme “Concrete Action for Accelerating SDGs Achievement Towards 2030” as a national initiative to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions from various stakeholders in advancing sustainable development goals across Indonesia. The kick-off event will feature prominent government leaders and development experts, including Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S (Minister of PPN/Head of Bappenas) as the keynote speaker, accompanied by Leonardo A.A Teguh Sambodo (Deputy for Food, Natural Resources and Environment), Pungkas Bahiuri Ali (Deputy for Human and Cultural Development), Arifin Rudiyanto (Coordinator of Expert Team, National SDGs Secretariat), and Fajir Wibhiyadi (Chief Executive Officer of PT Surveyor Indonesia). The launch of this awards program reflects the Indonesian government’s strong commitment to mobilizing all sectors of society, including government agencies, private sector, civil society, and academia to intensify concrete actions and innovations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, while also recognizing exemplary initiatives that have demonstrated significant impact on sustainable development across various regions and sectors in Indonesia.
The Indonesia’s SDGs Action Awards 2026 initiative emphasizes the urgency of accelerating and scaling up sustainable development actions at the national and local levels to meet the ambitious 2030 SDGs targets. This awards program is designed to serve as a platform for recognizing, celebrating, and disseminating best practices and innovative solutions from diverse stakeholders who are actively contributing to sustainable development, thereby inspiring broader participation and replication of successful models across Indonesia. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals across all 17 points by specifically recognizing concrete actions in poverty reduction, health improvement, quality education, gender equality, clean energy, economic growth, sustainable industry, infrastructure development, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, life on land, peace and justice, and global partnerships. The awards program also supports Goal 4: Quality Education by showcasing educational innovations and best practices, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by highlighting economic empowerment initiatives, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through recognition of sustainable practices, Goal 13: Climate Action by promoting climate-related solutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals by bringing together multiple stakeholders in collaborative efforts toward sustainable development. Through this comprehensive initiative, Indonesia demonstrates its leadership in advancing the SDGs agenda and mobilizing collective action across all levels of society to create a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable nation by 2030.
