Conservation Partnership in Indonesia
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20 Years of Conservation Partnership in Indonesia The Nature Conservacy / 1 China Vietnam Myanmar Laos Northern Table of Contents 1 Regional Mariana Islands Thailand Forest Philippines Priority Marine Site Program Legacy Marine Site • Message from the Indonesia Leadership Team 2 Guam Priority Forest Area Cambodia • Message from the Board of Advisors Co-Chairs 3 South table of • Message from the Regional Managing Director 4 China Sea • Milestones 6 Federated States of Micronesia Palau Contents • Program Highlights 8 • Vision 9 Brunei Berau Forest PACIFIC Malaysia • 20 Years of Conservation Partnership: Forest of Indonesia 12 Carbon Program OCEAN • 20 Years of Conversation Partnership: Oceans and Reefs of Indonesia 18 Berau (Derawan) Singapore Wehea Coral Forest Triangle Moving Forward 24 Lore Lindu Raja Ampat National Park I N D Wakatobi Papua Jakarta O A New Guinea Solomon N E S I Islands Nusa Penida Komodo Timor-Leste INDIAN Savu Sea OCEAN Australia 0 250 500 miles 2 / The Nature Conservacy The Nature Conservacy / 1 0 250 500 kilometers M E S S A G E F R O M T H E MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD INDONESIA LEADERSHIP TEAM OF ADVISORS CO-CHAIRS elcome to the commemoration of The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) 20 years With this approach, we believe that the challenges of conserving critical landscapes, restoring great deal has changed since The Nature Conservancy (TNC) established its first political commitment to balancing economic needs with the imperative of sustaining healthy Wof conservation partnership in Indonesia. This publication showcases major our oceans, securing fresh water and mitigating the impacts of climate change, though A office in Indonesia in 1991. Indonesia has grown to become the world’s third-largest ecosystems for future generations. TNC supports this commitment and is proud to be a key conservation achievements that we are proud to have been a part of over the past two daunting, are not insurmountable. democracy and the economy has developed to become a middle-income country. Awareness partner in this effort. decades. It also looks forward to provide insight into how TNC will respond to the global is growing about the importance of protecting the natural environment, although it is not challenges we all face. Without a doubt, this requires partnerships at all levels. By working together with happening quite at the pace that we expect. From seaweed farming and mangrove restoration on Nusa Penida Island, to forest governments, non-government organizations, businesses and local communities, we have protection and monitoring in Wehea Forest, East Kalimantan, communities are establishing The Indonesian archipelago is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world; home to helped grow site-based conservation projects into community-driven and government- Climate change, the degradation of our terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and increased home-grown sustainable economies that take advantage of growing consumer interest in 17 percent of all known terrestrial species and 75 percent of the world’s known coral species. supported sustainable development programs that conserve vast tracts of the terrestrial and pressure on food and fresh water resources will require a transformative approach if we are social and ecological responsibility. It is for this reason that our forest and marine work in Indonesia are recognized as global marine environment. to improve the health of our natural systems and the livelihoods of people globally. priorities for TNC. As we celebrate our 20th year of working in Indonesia, we look forward to broader and The evolution of TNC’s Indonesia program is also evident in the development of a new In Indonesia – where rising sea levels, temperatures and acidity will affect our coral reefs, deeper involvement from the private sector and private citizens. This decade urgently Over the last 20 years, the program has grown and evolved from our early site-based bilingual website, which will engage a broader constituency of Indonesian conservationists. fresh water and food security – we are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate requires a transformation of “business as usual” toward green, low-carbon growth and activities at Lore Lindu National Park in Central Sulawesi and Komodo National Park in Inspiring and supporting the next generation of conservation leaders is the key to building change. Ongoing development pressures continue to have devastating impacts on the forests conservation leadership. We are already seeing positive changes in this direction, and will East Nusa Tenggara. Today, our programs seek not only to demonstrate solutions but also on the 20 years of experience gained by TNC in Indonesia. of Indonesia. continue our efforts to take emerging sustainable business models to scale. to use our experience and learning to shape policies and priorities that direct political and financial support to replicating conservation successes at nationally and globally significant As the full value of nature is realized and acted upon by humankind, TNC will continue And yet, there are some very good reasons to be optimistic. Two decades of conservation partnership in Indonesia have placed us at the forefront of this scales. to forge ahead in the spirit of Gotong Royong, the Indonesian principle of participation and transformation. In this changing climate, we remain committed to advancing collaborative, working together for a shared goal. In this instance, that objective is to leave a sustainable Governments, businesses and communities are realizing the benefits of investing in policies practical, science-based solutions to the most critical challenges of our time. The Berau Forest Carbon Program, for example, combines on-the-ground activities with Indonesia for future generations. and practices that allow us to benefit economically from our natural resources, while landscape-level planning, partnerships and global advocacy. This program is creating the protecting critical areas and restoring others to their former health. necessary conditions for improving land management across one of Indonesia’s most densely Thanks for your support, and we look forward to working with you in the future. forested districts while also providing a model for global efforts to reduce carbon emissions From the President’s commitment to reduce Indonesia’s carbon emissions by 26 percent from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). while maintaining economic growth at 7 percent, to the announcement of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security, Indonesia has re-doubled its Similarly, the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security brings together the resources of six nations in a far-reaching partnership to conserve the region’s extraordinary natural ecosystems and the marine life that sustains its coastal communities and economies. Abdul Halim Ade Soekadis Arwandrija Rukma Budi Kuncoro Director, Acting Director, Country Representative Director, Conservation and H. S. Dillon David E. Parry Marine Program Forest Program Development Policy Board of Advisors Co-Chair Board of Advisors Co-Chair 2 / The Nature Conservacy The Nature Conservacy / 3 MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR ver the last two decades, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has had the privilege of Together, we have made meaningful contributions to conservation at the local, national, Ohelping to create a more secure and prosperous future for the people of Indonesia. regional and global levels, including: • Establishing marine protected areas covering 6.8 million hectares. During this time, the country emerged as a powerful political and economic force. And • Supporting the six-nation Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food thanks to the leadership of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia now stands at Security, a regional effort to protect coastal resources. the forefront of sustainable development—it is a nation poised to lead the world Towards a • Securing Forest Stewardship Council certification over 1.3 million hectares of production Green Economy. forests in Southeast Asia, with 2 million more on the way. • Helping to initiate the Berau Forest Carbon Program, a national demonstration project TNC is proud to support these efforts. Ever since our initial investments targeted at designed to help lay a strong, transparent foundation for REDD+ in both Indonesia and globally. protecting the resources of Lore Lindu and Komodo National Parks, TNC has been committed to establishing conservation models that enhance economic development and Through this targeted investment, our Indonesia team and partners are helping to build an improve the lives and livelihoods of the people who are most dependent on Indonesia’s incredibly valuable global pool of conservation knowledge and to refine the science-based natural resources. tools and approaches needed to meet some of the world’s biggest challenges. And as a means to facilitate the proliferation of knowledge and tools at the regional level, TNC launched the Our team of professionals and scientists works hand-in-hand with a diverse range of now-independent Coral Triangle Center, a marine conservation hub located in Bali. partners, including some of Indonesia’s most respected business and academic leaders, to follow socio-economic priorities and demonstrate that economic development and These partnerships and experiences have strengthened our commitment and our resolve. environmental protection are compatible.