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In order to demonstrate support for West Papua Province, which is hosting a number of G20 side events related to youth (Y20) and gender (W20), the University of Papua, in conjunction with FORCLIME, organised a recent talk show and exhibition in Manokwari, West Papua. The theme of the Y20 talk show was, “Supporting Papua's Green Future”, while the theme of the W20 talk show was, “Women in Sustainable Forest Management in Tanah Papua”. The two events were held on May 20 - 21, 2022, in the Arboretum of the University of Papua in Manokwari, West Papua.
The Y20 Talkshow was divided into two sessions, the first of which addressed the topic of lessons learned and sharing learning in relation to the FORCLIME Internship Programme for students from universities in Tanah Papua as a means of learning how to apply knowledge, both knowledge gained on campus and learning about the world of work. This internship programme has been amended since 2019 and represents part of FORCLIME's efforts to support green development within Tanah Papua.
The speakers who were guests on the talk show comprised FORCLIME internship alumni who are currently working and active within the fields of research, educational forest development, forest programmes and climate change within Papua.
Around 384 people participated in the Y20 talk show and primarily comprised students from universities in West Papua Province, including the University of Papua, the College of Law, youth communities, youth organizations, the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service and several Manokwari Regency Government offices.
Calvin Wambrauw, an alumnus of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Papua, who is also an alumnus of the FORCLIME 2020 Internship Programme and who is currently working for an NGO in Biak, revealed that he had learned much during his internship with FORCLIME, including knowledge that he has been able to apply during his leading of a work team in his current job.
“Not only did I gain knowledge but my internship with FORCLIME also allowed me the opportunity to experience firsthand what the real world of work is like. For example, I had the opportunity to participate in an internal meeting that addressed the preparation of the FORCLIME Annual Workplan in Sentul, Bogor,” enthused Desi Barangkea, an alumnus of the 2021 FORCLIME Internship Programme from the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Papua. According to Desi, this was the first time that she had been involved in the preparation of important documents and she had been allowed to fully immerse herself in the process regardless of her internship status while enjoying the same opportunities as FORCLIME staff, both in terms of being able to voice her opinions and provide input and suggestions. As a bonus, Desi was also happy to have had the opportunity to be able to set foot in the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, for the first time. Desi added that she had not previously prioritized the learning of English but that participation in the internship programme had encouraged her to seek to master English so that she will be able to compete in the world of work that she experienced during her internship at FORCLIME.
The second session of the Y20 Talkshow explored the topic of Inspirational Youth in West Papua Province and featured young people who had worked in and contributed to the community in West Papua. Appearing during this session were a number of Inspirational Young Papuans, Church Youth and Students from the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Papua, as well as the Reading Community of West Papua Province. During this second session, these participants spoke about developing inspiring Young Papuans, the contribution of the Church Youth in supporting youth education and the spirit of sharing and education within Papua.
The W20 talk show explored topics of Bureaucracy and the Role of Women; as well as the Role of Women in Forest Utilization at the Site Level. During this session, three women took part as resource personnel, specifically representatives from the planning agency (Bappeda) of West Papua Province, who offered insights into gender-responsive planning and budgeting within West Papua. Meanwhile, a representative from the Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection for West Papua Province discussed programmes that are supporting women's empowerment through education within West Papua Province. In addition, a representative from the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service shared experiences relating to the role of women in sustainable forest management.
Around 320 people participated in the W20 talk show and were representing women's organizations and communities in West Papua Province, students, the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service, the West Papua Province Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service and several Manokwari Regency Government offices.
The Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Papua, Dr. Jonni Marwa, S.Hut., M.Sc., who was acting as the host of the Y20 and W20 talk show, expressed his gratitude to GIZ for providing the opportunity for Forestry Faculty students to complete internships with FORCLIME. Dr. Marwa also expressed his hope that this activity would not only offer knowledge and experience for apprentices but also support community service as one of the Three Obligations of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi).
Meanwhile, a representative from the Forestry Service of West Papua Province also spoke at the W20 talk show and affirmed the vital role of women within the realm of forest management, stressing that it is primarily women who work to collect forest products in order to meet the needs of their families and that it is also women who will produce a younger generation who care about nature. The representative went on to express his hope that the discussion would generate positive results that can be included in recommendations that will be presented before the G20 meeting in Bali in October 2022. During the same session, a speaker from the Traditional Women's Leader of Kampung Bikar, Mama Yusmina Yekwam, explained that the women of Bikar Village understood the importance of protecting the forest. “We only take forest products in order to fulfill our daily needs and plant trees on lands that need them,” stated Mama Yusmina Yekwam. In this regard, the women of Bikar village understand this principle of conservation very well, as they are on the front line in terms of protecting the forest.
During the two-day event, an exhibition that involved youth and women's groups from West Papua was also organized and included displays of non-timber forest products produced by SMEs and West Papuan women.
For more information, please contact:
Nita Yohana, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for West Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
As a follow-up to discussions held last year, the Research and Development Center for Environment and Forestry (BP2LHK) in Manokwari has published recent research results on non-timber forest products. The published versions of these research results are being supported by FORCLIME and were handed over from the Programme Director for FORCLIME to the Head of BP2LHK, Mr. Solichin, SH., on 19 May 2022 at the BP2LHK office in Manokwari, West Papua. The results comprised a total of five publications with the following titles:
- Diversity of Flora in the Gunung Meja Natural Tourism Park, West Papua
- Masoi – Information on Research Results in the Land of Papua
- Ethnobotany of Forest Plants as Medicinal Plants in Papua
- Sago Plants (Metroxylon sago Rottb.) – Varieties in the Koyani demonstration plot and its production, and
- Ecotourism potential in Inamberi Arboretum, West Papua.
These books will be used as important resources during economic development and policymaking efforts and will support the ongoing process of sustainable forest management through various approaches, including the Social Forestry Scheme that is currently being implemented across West Papua.
For more information, please contact:
Melanesia Brigite Boseren, Junior Adviser for Rural Livelihood, Forest Management and Conservation
Nita Yohana, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for West Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
GIZ Country Director for Indonesia, ASEAN and Timor Leste, Martin Hansen, accompanied by both FORCLIME Director, Georg Buchholz and the FORCLIME Jakarta team, visited Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province on 17 - 18 May 2022. The visit included a coordination and cooperation meeting with the Governor of West Kalimantan which addressed the preparation of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, which has received support from the GCF Secretariat.
The delegation was received by the Governor of West Kalimantan, Mr. Sutarmidji, SH, M. Hum., in his office, who was accompanied by the Provincial Secretary, Dr. Harisson M.Kes., the Head of the Environment and Forestry Service, Ir Adiyani MH and Economic Advisor, Prof. Dr. Eddy Suratman, MA., as well as a lecturer and climate change expert from the Faculty of Forestry at Tanjungpura University, Prof. Dr. Gusti Hardiansyah MSC QAM IPU. During the meeting, plans were discussed for cooperation concerning the implementation of climate finance projects and information on development priorities within the province of West Kalimantan, particularly concerning forestry and natural land resource management as part of the activity programme plan that was outlined in a recent Green Climate Fund proposal.
The Governor of West Kalimantan affirmed the focus and commitment of the West Kalimantan Provincial Government in relation to the development of programmes that will hopefully operate in harmony while protecting the environment, and also emphasized programmes that will improve the welfare of the community. The governor also stressed the importance of synergy between the relevant stakeholders during efforts aimed at achieving the village community welfare target, as signposted through various indicators that are being implemented under the Developing Village Index (Indeks Desa Membangun), which is looking to generate more advanced, independent villages. In addition, the assembled parties also discussed various issues relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation, including the development and marketing of superior regional products.
During the visit, another meeting was also held with the Environment and Forestry Service and was attended by the West Kalimantan REDD+ Working Group. Led by the Head of the Environment and Forestry Service, the meeting began by introducing the West Kalimantan team, which was followed by an address given by the Director of FORCLIME that touched on various technical matters relating to the preparation period prior to implementation. Said technical matters included the implementation of a feasibility study and the preparation of a full proposal aimed at securing input on the planned program of activities.
The delegation then paid a visit to the West Kalimantan KPH Gallery, which is promoting non-timber forest products produced through the Forest Management Unit and Social Forestry programme. The first day’s session ended with a tree planting session (Agathis sp) which was held at West Kalimantan’s provincial city park area.
On the second day, the delegation visited the GIZ project office in West Kalimantan before meeting with the Faculty of Forestry at Tanjungpura University. The group was received by the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Dr. Farah Diba and the meeting was held in the Sylva Arboretum and addressed the management of the forest arboretum, which is located in the center of the provincial capital and is currently being managed by forestry students. The attendees also exchanged information on forest management with an eye on improved forestry development across the province of West Kalimantan.
For more information, please contact:
Dwi Wahyu Asti, Environment and Forestry Service of West Kalimantan Province
Jumtani, Advisor for Sustainable Forest Management and GCF Focal Point
Wandojo Siswanto, Strategic Area Manager for Forest Policy and Climate Change
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