Indonesia presented strategic lessons and experiences in peatland\necosystem management on the third day of the Global Peatlands Initiative\n(GPI) technical meeting in Lima, Peru, on Thursday (2\/7). The main focus\nof the presentation included hydrological approaches, carbon monitoring,\ngreenhouse gas (GHG) emission control, and data-based monitoring\nsystems.<\/p>\n
Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Forestry, Agus Justianto,\nstated in his presentation that protecting peatland ecosystems is a\ncrucial pillar of low-carbon development. This aligns with Indonesia\u2019s\nNationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target to reduce global\nemissions.<\/p>\n
\"Peatland management is not only about protecting wetlands, but also\nabout how Indonesia reduces emissions, maintains hydrological functions,\nprotects biodiversity, and ensures sustainable utilisation,\" Agus\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He detailed that Indonesia\u2019s framework includes protecting areas that\nare still in good condition, preventing cover damage, hydrological\nrestoration, and ecosystem rehabilitation. This management is carried\nout in an integrated manner at the Peat Hydrological Unit (KHG) scale to\nmaintain water balance and control emissions optimally.<\/p>\n
\"The ultimate goal is an optimal greenhouse gas balance. Management\nmust ensure groundwater levels are maintained, avoid excessive drainage,\nprevent the use of fire, and select commodities suitable for peat\ncharacteristics,\" he added.<\/p>\n
Indonesia is also strengthening its research aspects by involving 17\nuniversities and 10 research institutions. This collaboration has\nproduced innovations in monitoring systems, water management,\npaludiculture, and carbon calculations, which are tested through field\ndemonstrations as learning centres.<\/p>\n
In the same session, Bambang Supriyanto explained the importance of a\nhydrological mapping system based on peat dome depth. This data forms\nthe basis for determining priority restoration locations. KHGs are\ndivided into interconnected sub-areas, ranging from dome zones\n(conservation), buffer zones, to cultivation zones.<\/p>\n
\"Hydrological mapping is an important foundation because peat\nrestoration cannot be done uniformly. Each location has different water\ncharacteristics, degradation levels, and fire histories,\" Bambang\nexplained.<\/p>\n
This data-based approach helps the government determine appropriate\ninterventions. Bambang stressed that the involvement of local\ncommunities is key to the sustainability of restoration results. In\naddition, Indonesia has implemented a digital Monitoring, Reporting, and\nVerification (MRV) system. This system includes real-time water level\nmonitoring, a fire danger rating system, and transparent field\nmonitoring tools.<\/p>\n
Through this international forum, Indonesia affirmed that successful\npeatland management requires synergy between policy, science,\ntechnology, and real action at the site level. This experience is\nexpected to serve as a reference for other tropical peatland countries\nin strengthening global climate action.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-shares-peatland-management-experience-at-gpi-forum-in-peru-1783225210", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }