The Indonesian Forestry Entrepreneurs Association (APHI) and New\nForests are exploring various cooperation opportunities to support\nsustainable forest management and sustainable natural resource-based\neconomic development in Indonesia. This was highlighted during a meeting\nbetween APHI, former US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake Jr, and\nrepresentatives from New Forests, a global natural capital investment\nfirm that manages funds for forest sustainability, timber plantations,\nand carbon projects.<\/p>\n
APHI Chairman Soewarlo stated in Jakarta that Indonesia\u2019s forestry\nsector plays a strategic role in supporting national economic growth\nwhile maintaining environmental sustainability. Consequently, APHI\ncontinues to encourage the strengthening of partnerships with various\nstakeholders, both nationally and internationally. \u201cIn principle, APHI\nis open to various forms of investment cooperation that can strengthen\nsustainable forest management, increase regional productivity, encourage\necosystem restoration, and provide broader benefits to communities\nliving around forests,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Regarding this matter, Soewarlo noted that financing innovation is a\nkey factor in driving investment for sustainable forestry development\nand supporting national greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.\nMeanwhile, Robert Blake expressed appreciation for the development of\nIndonesia\u2019s forestry sector, which continues to demonstrate a commitment\nto sustainable natural resource management. \u201cIndonesia has immense\npotential in developing nature-based solutions and sustainable forest\nmanagement, which attracts the attention of global investors,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He added that there are many opportunities to strengthen partnerships\nbetween businesses, investors, the government, and the community to\nsupport development that provides economic benefits while preserving the\nenvironment. Constructive dialogue between stakeholders is a crucial\nfactor in building trust and creating investment opportunities that\nsupport sustainable development goals in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Sanjiv Louis, Director of Investments (Asia) at New\nForests, assessed that Indonesia has great potential to continue\nstrengthening sustainable forest and landscape management through\ncollaboration between the government, private sector, financial\ninstitutions, and the community. According to him, natural resource\nmanagement capable of balancing economic, social, and environmental\naspects will be a vital factor in supporting future green economic\ngrowth and climate resilience. \u201cWe see that Indonesia has significant\nopportunities to develop various initiatives for sustainable forest\nmanagement and land use,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The discussions between APHI and New Forests concluded with an\nagreement that communication and information exchange must be\ncontinuously strengthened to identify collaboration opportunities. These\nefforts aim to support investment in sustainable forest management,\necosystem restoration, and increasing the economic value of the forestry\nsector, while contributing to the global sustainable development and\nclimate action agenda.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/aphi-and-new-forests-explore-cooperation-in-sustainable-forest-management-1780794135", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }