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        "id": 1736371,
        "msgid": "at-un-forum-forestry-minister-strengthens-forestry-cooperation-with-republic-of-congo-1778656150",
        "date": "2026-05-13 12:59:36",
        "title": "At UN Forum, Forestry Minister Strengthens Forestry Cooperation with Republic of Congo",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Forestry Minister, Raja Juli Antoni, met with his Congolese counterpart, Rosalie Matondo, on the sidelines of a UN forum in New York to bolster South-South cooperation in sustainable forest management and forestry economic development. The discussions highlighted Congo's interest in adopting Indonesia's best practices, including the SVLK+ timber traceability system, the BPDLH environmental financing institution, and the shift towards environmental services and non-timber forest products. This bilateral engagement underscores Indonesia's commitment to international collaboration on tropical forest conservation, climate change mitigation, and green economic growth.",
        "content": "<p>New York, VIVA \u2013 Indonesia\u2019s Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni,\nheld a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Forestry Economy of the\nRepublic of Congo, Rosalie Matondo, at the UN headquarters in New York,\nUnited States, on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting took place in a warm and constructive atmosphere,\nfocusing on strengthening South-South cooperation in sustainable forest\nmanagement, forestry economic development, and transforming the forestry\nsector towards sustainability-based management and environmental value\naddition.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Minister Rosalie Matondo expressed the Republic\nof Congo\u2019s interest in learning about various policies and best\npractices from Indonesia in the forestry sector.<\/p>\n<p>Key areas of focus included the development of timber traceability\nsystems such as the Timber Legality Verification and Sustainability\nSystem (SVLK+), strengthening institutional financing for forestry and\nthe environment like the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH),\nand developing knowledge and experience exchange programmes between the\ntwo countries.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Republic of Congo expressed interest in studying\nIndonesia\u2019s experience in transforming forest management from a previous\nfocus on timber forest products towards more sustainable environmental\nservices and non-timber forest products that provide economic benefits\nto communities.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Raja Juli Antoni welcomed this interest and reaffirmed\nIndonesia\u2019s commitment to strengthening international collaboration in\nsustainable tropical forest management.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia views cooperation among tropical forest-owning countries as\na strategic step in enhancing the forestry sector\u2019s contribution to\nsustainable development, climate change mitigation, and improving\ncommunity welfare.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis bilateral meeting is part of Indonesia\u2019s forestry diplomacy\nseries at international forums in New York and also reinforces\nIndonesia\u2019s position as one of the countries actively promoting global\ncooperation in forestry, ecosystem restoration, and green economy,\u201d said\nForestry Minister Raja Juli in an official statement, quoted on\nWednesday, 13 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Accompanying the Forestry Minister in the bilateral meeting were the\nDirector General of Sustainable Forest Management, the Director General\nof Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation, and the Head of the\nBureau of Public Relations and Foreign Cooperation.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/at-un-forum-forestry-minister-strengthens-forestry-cooperation-with-republic-of-congo-1778656150",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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