Government of Indonesia has committed to reduce 26 % of CO2 emissions by 2020 from “business as usual (BAU)”. Focusing on forestry sector, Indonesia is one of the developing countries that highly concerns to reduce the CO2 emission from deforestation and forest degradation. This study aims to recognize the readiness of REDD programme in Indonesia. Literature review, web-based sources and existing data were used to compile data. Through identifying and analyzing all elements which have been established by the central government including institution, regulation, strategy and capacity building, we attempt to know how far the Indonesia preparedness road to full implementation of REDD mechanism post 2012.