Indonesia in 2035: Climate Risks to Security in the Indo-Pacific


Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Author(s): Michael Copage, Robert Glasser, and Isabelle Bond

Date: 2025

Topics: Assessment, Climate Change, Conflict Causes, Governance, Programming

Countries: Indonesia

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The Indo-Pacific region is particularly exposed to climate impacts, and Indonesia, like many countries, will be severely affected by climate impacts in the decade to come. The effects of climate-amplified disasters, combined with the political, social and economic consequences of climate impacts originating from within and across the region, will strain Indonesia’s economic and national-security interests.

This report presents the findings of a narrative-driven scenario to stress-test Indonesia’s climate risks emerging by 2035. Its objective is to identify opportunities for Indonesia and its economic and strategic partners to prepare for and mitigate the risks.