As a follow-up to the process of compiling data for use in periodic review document, as carried out through several meetings, the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve Management Coordination and Communication Forum (FKKP) held a meeting with all its members on 10 September 2024 at the Central Sulawesi Provincial Planning Agency (Bappeda) office. The meeting, supported by FORCLIME, was led by the Regional Secretary of Central Sulawesi Province, Dra. Novalina, MM., and aimed to:

- Provide the prepared Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve Periodic Review document to all members of the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve Communication Forum (FKKP).
- Provide information about the various activities implemented by each Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve FKKP member.
- Provide insights into the vision of the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve to all members of FKKP.
- Submit the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve Periodic Review Document directly to the Chairperson of the Man and the Biosphere-United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Programme (MAB-UNESCO) Indonesia National Committee, Prof. Dr. Ir. Maman Turjaman, DEA.

The meeting resulted in a final draft document of the Periodic Review of the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve, which will subsequently be discussed at a meeting organized by the MAB-UNESCO Indonesia National Committee in mid-September 2024. Six other biosphere reserves will be invited to attend the meeting in addition to the Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve. These six reserves are also in the process of completing their periodic review documents and encompass the Taka Bonerate, Leuser, Siberut, Bromo Tengger Semeru-Arjuno, Komodo and Tanjung Puting Biosphere Reserves. The final document will ultimately be submitted to the MAB-UNESCO Programme through the MAB-UNESCO Indonesia National Committee.

For more information, please contact:
Arif Hidayat, Junior Forestry and Biodiversity Advisor
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Adviser for Biodiversity Conservation and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi

Created: 11 September 2024

According to the results of recent assessments that were carried out by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment on the implementation of the various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that it is responsible for, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) stood out with the highest number of green indicators, achieving success in 20 areas. However, the KLHK also faced challenges, with nine indicators in the red, indicating that substantial work will be needed in order to meet the applicable targets. Nevertheless, as of August 2024, the KLHK had made significant progress in its efforts to achieve its SDGs.

With the goal of evaluating and consolidating data relating to the SDG achievements, the KLHK held a meeting that was organized by the Planning Bureau and supported by FORCLIME on 22 August 2024 at the Manggala Wanabakti building in Jakarta. The meeting was led by the Head of Planning Bureau, Dr. Edi Sulistyo Heri Susetyo, and was attended by representatives from Management of Waste, Sewage and Hazardous and Toxic Materials (PSLB3), Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation (PDASRH), Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), Climate Change Management (PPI) and the Environment and Forestry Standardization and Instrumentation Agency. The moderator for the meeting was a ministerial expert in SDGs and energy policy.

The meeting’s objectives included:
• Synchronization and gathering of up-to-date data on SDG indicators for 2023.
• Identification and strategizing of follow-up actions for underperforming indicators.
• Enhancement of collaboration among departments in order to improve overall SDG performance.

The meeting was seen as essential in terms of the fulfillment of Indonesia's international commitments and ensuring sustainable environmental management. Through this activity, the Ministry is hoping to solidify its role as a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainable development, while addressing gaps that might hinder progress towards the 2030 Agenda.

For more information, please contact:
Fadhilatunnisa Nurhadiza, Junior Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management
Mohammad Rayan, Technical Adviser for Cross-Cutting Issues and Conflict Management
Wandojo Siswanto, Strategic Area Manager for Forest Policy and Climate Change

Created: 23 August 2024

Following up on a workshop that was held to improve the overall quality of environmental and forestry statistics in line with public policy, the Data and Information Center of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry recently held a meeting on data sharing and collaboration at the Ministry. This One Data Forum meeting was held on 20 August 2024 at the Manggala Wanabakti building in Jakarta and was opened and led by the Head of Data and Information Division at the Data and Information Center, Firman Maulana, S.Pi., M. SEP. The goal of the meeting was to enhance collaboration and improve data synchronization within the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to support the realization of an improved One Data Indonesia (Satu Data Indonesia-SDI) initiative.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the progress of the Framework for the Development of Environment Statistics (FDES) assessments and the finalization of the draft 2023 Ministry statistics book.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the significance of data in supporting evidence-based decision-making within the environmental and forestry sectors. In this regard improved data management practices can lead to more informed decision-making, improved allocations of resources and ultimately, more effective environmental and forestry conservation efforts. The meeting participants agreed on the need for continued collaboration and improvement in data management practices in order to achieve the goals of the One Data Indonesia initiative.

For more information, please contact:
Fadhilatunnisa Nurhadiza, Junior Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management
Mohammad Rayan, Technical Adviser for Cross-Cutting Issues and Conflict Management
Wandojo Siswanto, Strategic Area Manager for Forest Policy and Climate Change

Created: 21 August 2024