Since 2023, the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) has been preparing and developing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). These activities are being carried out by FORCLIME, which is being supported by Commonsense consultants in order to accelerate MOOC development. MOOC development encompasses feasibility assessment, training for Widyaiswara (training of trainers), online coaching sessions for the preparation of training modules, development of MOOC roadmap, improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and shared learning related to eLearning/MOOC training facilitation.

The complete MOOC development process was presented during a closing workshop that was held at the end of October 2024. To report the results of the MOOC facilitation, the Head of the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center, working in conjunction with FORCLIME, organized an audience with the Head of the Human Resources Extension and Development Agency (BP2SDM) at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and his staff on 24 October 2024.

During the meeting, the Head of the Environmental and Forestry Human Resources Training Center, Dr. Kusdamayanti, M.Si., explained that synergy between work units within the Ministry and other institutions, such as the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) and international projects, is very much needed to support the implementation of qualified MOOCs in the future. “Capacity building of the internal human resources of MOOC organizers needs to be continuously developed in a structured manner because digital technology is a highly dynamic area,” added Dr. Kusdamayanti.

As a result, after the final structure of the new Ministry of Forestry is in place, FORCLIME will continue with its programme through the following steps:

• Training Needs Assessments with Echelon 1 or Technical Directorates.
• Preparation of a MOOC development roadmap according to the new structure.
• Preparation of MOOC modules with technical directorates.
• Trial of new modules and improvements.

For more information, please contact:
Edy Marbyanto, Strategic Area Manager for Human Capacity Development

Created: 25 October 2024

The Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) initiated the development of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) initiative in 2023. Since then, the Pusdiklat SDM LHK has carried out a series of activities that specifically relate to the preparation of MOOC development, including an assessment study, training for Widyaiswara (training of trainers) and coaching sessions, development of the MOOC roadmap, as well as the improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS). This series of activities was carried out in collaboration with FORCLIME and Common Sense, a consulting institution that is experienced in the development of digital learning capacity and the creation of learning content.

In order to conclude this cooperation initiative, the Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry held a Closing Workshop on MOOC Development on 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Pusdiklat SDM LHK office in Bogor, West Java. The workshop was opened on its first day by the Head of the Administration Sub-Division of the Pusdiklat SDM LHK, Mr. Denni Rasyid, SE., M.Sc., and was attended by Widyaiswara (lecturers) and structural officials from the Human Resources Extension and Development Agency (BP2SDM) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), as well as from the HR Bureau and the KLHK technical directorate. In addition, representatives of RECOFTC and FORCLIME were also present. The second and final day was officially concluded by the Head of the Pusdiklat SDM LHK, Dr. Kusdamayanti, M.Sc. The purpose of this closing workshop was not only to mark the successful completion of the MOOC development initiative, but also to reflect on remaining challenges and set strategic steps for future innovations regarding the organization of digital learning at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

As a follow up to this workshop, the Head of the Pusdiklat SDM LH will report the results of the MOOC development facilitation to the Head of BP2SDM. This will be followed by a dissemination event and short training on LMS for the administrators of the Center for Education and Training of Human Resources for Environment and Forestry (Pusdiklat SDM LHK) and the Environmental and Forestry Training Centers within the relevant regions.

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

Created: 24 October 2024

The West Papua Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA) currently manages 28 conservation areas spread across two provinces: West Papua and Southwest Papua. In order to review the effectiveness of conservation area management, the West Papua BBKSDA recently completed a self-assessment using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) method. Five conservation areas previously completed self-assessments during August of last year. In 2024, supported by FORCLIME, the West Papua BBKSDA completed self-assessments across five nature reserves (CA) and two nature tourism parks (TWA), specifically: West Waigeo CA, East Waigeo CA, Batanta Island CA, Kofiau Island CA, Kofiau Sea CA, Sorong TWA and Klamono TWA. This self-assessment activity was carried out from 16 - 18 October 2024 in Sorong City and was led by the Head of the BBKSDA Technical Division, Mr. Tasliman, S.P., M.P. The event was also attended by representatives from each of the conservation areas involved.

During the implementation of the self-assessments, the participants were divided into seven groups in accordance with the number of conservation areas that were to be assessed. Each group was required to fill out a form in MS Excel format that contained the following elements: Data sheet, threat sheet, assessment sheet and recommendation sheet, as well as to submit a resume.

After the assessments and preparation of the resumes had been completed, the resumes were subsequently submitted to the Director-General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, who will issue a decree on the results of the effectiveness of conservation area management, and also provide directions that address the various follow-up actions that must be implemented. The implementation of these directions will be followed by periodic monitoring in order to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant plans and attempts to achieve the desired goals.

For more information, please contact:
Otniel Effruan, Adviser for Forest Management and Conservation Southwest Papua Barat
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Tanah Papua

Created: 21 October 2024