BP2LHK PALEMBANG AND GIZ-BIOCLIME JOINT EXPOSE

“Forest Management to Support Green Development in South Sumatra”

Palembang, 1 September 2016

To disseminate data and information on the outcomes of joint research by the Palembang Environment and Forestry Research and Development Agency (BP2LHK) with BIOCLIME (Biodiversity and Climate Change) in relation to measuring carbon stock and biodiversity in South Sumatra, the two institutions held a joint expose on Thursday, 1 September 2016 at the Hotel Grand Zuri in Palembang. With the theme “Forest Management to Support Green Development in South Sumatra”, the activity was geared toward its outcomes becoming materials for policy recommendations for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) or for regional policy for the advancement of environmental and forestry development.

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the South Sumatra Provincial Government have undertaken various emissions reduction efforts, particularly from the forestry sector and peatlands, both on their own initiative and through a framework of international cooperation. To achieve its objective, one activity was collecting baseline data and information on carbon stock and biodiversity in various forest types in South Sumatra. This data and information was not only necessary for determining project baselines for the BIOCLIME program, but was also needed by the South Sumatra Provincial Government for preparing a regional forestry sector greenhouse gas action plan (RAD-GRK) to support the Government of Indonesia’s emissions reduction target, and South Sumatra’s green development program.

In addition, the Palembang Environment and Forestry Research and Development Agency (BP2LHK), as the research institution under KLHK, is expected to play a role in strengthening forest management to encourage green development in South Sumatra. Since 2002, the Palembang BP2LHK has conducted research into silviculture, forest protection, conservation and social economics and policies, the outcomes of which are expected to be used by decision makers to support green development in South Sumatra.

Awarding a plaque to Dr. Kirsfianti L. Ginoga, M.Sc after giving a presentation

The expose was opened by Development and Innovation Agency Secretary, Ir. Tri Djoko Mulyono, MM. Also in attendance was Dr. Kirsfianti L. Ginoga, M.Sc – Director of Greenhouse Gas Inventorying and Monitoring, Reporting and Verification, from KLHK’s Directorate General of Climate Change Mitigation, as the keynote speaker on “Forest Management to Support Green Development in South Sumatra”.

The expose involved approximately 100 participants representing KLHK Technical Implementation Units (UPTs) and Forest Management Units (KPHs) in South Sumatra province, research and development institutions, extensions officers, farmer groups, practitioners, academics and NGOs.

In addition, a photo exhibition and competition was held with participants choosing their favourites. In first place was a photo by Adi Nugroho entitled ‘Kearifan Lokal’, and in second place was ‘Merenung’ taken by Adi Kunarso.

Contact:
Hendi Sumantri - hendi.sumantri@giz.de
Adi Kunarso – BP2LHK - adikunarso@yahoo.com
Nyimas Wardah - nyimas.wardah@giz.de (editor)