“The training materials used were highly relevant and in accordance with working needs within the forestry sector. Moreover, the presenters were all experts in their respective fields and were responsive to the training participants," explained Mr. Maichel Franclin Kareth, Member of Staff for Forestry Business Development at the Papua Forestry Service. "We require further training sessions to be organized for the same participants so that our work is sustainable and in line with targets," Mr. Kareth added

As part of efforts aimed at developing the capacities of Papua Province's forestry-related human resources in relation to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Papua Forestry and Environment Service (DKLH), working in conjunction with FORCLIME, recently held a basic level GIS training session for technical forestry personnel under the administration of DKLH. The session was held from 10 – 14 June 2024 in Jayapura, Papua and was attended by 32 participants, 10 of whom were women. In general, this training session aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of forestry-related human resources within the DKLH, including within forest management units (KPH) and DKLH branches, as a part of efforts aimed at supporting forest planning and management activities. The training session utilized free and open source-based applications (QGIS).

During his opening remarks, the Head of the Papua DKLH Forestry Planning Division, Dr. Estiko Tri Wiradyo, said that GIS capabilities were important in terms of the ability to make plans. As a result, DKLH requires staff members who possess adequate GIS-related knowledge and skills.

This training session was facilitated by FORCLIME, while the training instructors comprised two FORCLIME advisors, specifically Danan P. Hadi (Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning Advisor) and Ruben Yogi (GIS and Mapping Advisor). FORCLIME also utilized the services of Mr. Amadion A. Wanaputra, S.Hut, M.Si., GIS Laboratory Manager at Ottow Geissler Papua University, in order to jointly facilitate the training session. Mr. Wanaputra’s involvement in the training was intended as a first step in terms of introducing the UOGP GIS Laboratory to FORCLIME's working partners.

“The materials provided were easy to understand, while the lessons that were learned during the training session have proved highly useful during our efforts to create a KPH map for Papua Province. I hope that further training sessions will be organized across different levels so that participants will be able to build upon the knowledge that they have already gained,” stated Mrs. Elishe Janet Lusikooy, Forestry Planning Staff Member at DKLH Papua.

This activity will be followed up by coaching and mentoring efforts, particularly for FORCLIME-assisted KPHs, so that they will be able to create maps that will become part of the Long-Term Forest Management Plan document.

For more information, please contact:
Danan P. Hadi, Advisor for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Ruben Yogi, Junior Advisor for GIS and Mapping
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 17 June 2024

In an effort to increase the motivation of small and medium business enterprises (SMEs), the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, supported by FORCLIME, recently held a training session on self-development (achievement motivation training - AMT). This two-day session was held on 12 – 13 June 2024 and was opened by the Secretary of the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service, Mr. Abdul Rahman, S.Hut. The training was attended by 25 participants who were representing various micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) drawn from both Forest Farmer Groups (KTH) and Social Forestry Groups (KPS) that are already producing non-timber forest products. Through this AMT training, participants are expected to be able to explore their potentials, maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses so that they will ultimately be able to become high-achieving individuals. This AMT training is capable of producing the characteristics of tough entrepreneurs who do not complain, always think positively, are independent and competitive, and possess outstanding morals that will allow them to achieve increases in the productivity of their businesses.

Through the AMT training, the participants gained various types of knowledge, including:
• Introduction to AMT. Participants get to know themselves, learn how to improve their skills and learn from their own experiences and the successes of others.
• Inventory of Social Reactions (IRS), which is used to determine an individual's personality and abilities. From this session, participants gain knowledge of three types of social motives: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation and the need for power, all of which can be used to handle problems, establish relationships (socialize) and control others.

After completion of this training, participants will be required to share the knowledge they have gained with other group members so that understanding and knowledge are evenly distributed among all members.

For more information, please contact:
Muhammad Yusuf, Junior Advisor for Social Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Conservation and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 14 June 2024

The Environment and Forestry Human Resources Training Center (EF HR Training Center) at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has various plans and targets in place that aim to meet the training needs of state civil servants (ASN) and non-ASN on a wider scale. For this reason, the EF HR Training Center is developing a series of massive open online courses (MOOC), which is viewed as an effective solution for the organization of long-distance training for ASN at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, which currently number almost 16,000 people.

In line with this plan, the EF HR Training Center conducted an assessment study that specifically addressed MOOC development in March 2024. A series of activities were carried out during the assessment, including workshops, interviews and discussions with stakeholders. The study was carried out by Common Sense, a consulting agency that has more than 20 years of experience in the development of digital learning capacity and the creation of learning content.

The results of the study were presented online to the Head of the EF HR Training Center and her staff on 7 June 2024. During this presentation, Common Sense announced the results of the assessment study, which encompassed the readiness of human resources, expectations from Pudiklat management and stakeholders, and the available technological capacity. Discussions were also held during the event in order to obtain a more comprehensive picture of the study results.

As a follow-up, a training session for trainers will be held for Widyaiswara (lecturers) and the eLearning Team at the EF HR Training Center and the Environment and Forestry Training Center (BP LHK). In addition, a number of discussions will also be held in order to develop a roadmap for the implementation of open online training (MOOC) at the Environment and Forestry HR Training Center.

For more information, please contact:
Naufal Abdillah, Junior Adviser for Human Capacity Development
Danan P. Hadi, Adviser for Remote Sensing/GIS and eLearning
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 10 June 2024