Monitoring and reporting of development indicators, however, are rarely just technical or administrative matters. The validity of the data shapes how development is understood, whose realities become visible, and, ultimately, which policies are considered worth pursuing. Given how today, Germany–Indonesia cooperation thus continues to support Indonesia’s transition toward sustainable development by helping the country adapt to climate change, conserve its natural carbon sinks, and protect biodiversity. Together, these efforts strengthen both Indonesia’s economic competitiveness and its resilience in the face of a changing climate.