The government faces a policy dilemma with no truly comfortable\noption.<\/p>\n
Indonesia\u2019s Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, attended the 32nd\nKwibuka commemoration, an annual remembrance of the 1994 genocide\nagainst the Tutsi ethnic group in the Republic of Rwanda, Central\nAfrica. Minister Antoni highlighted Rwanda\u2019s success in environmental\nconservation as a vital source of inspiration for sustainable natural\nresource management.<\/p>\n
The 32nd Kwibuka commemoration serves not only as a moment for\nhistorical reflection but also as a global lesson in recovery and\nsustainable development.<\/p>\n
\u201cRwanda\u2019s extraordinary journey in recovery is reflected not only in\nits people but also in its strong commitment to environmental\nmanagement,\u201d said Minister Antoni at the 32nd Kwibuka event in Jakarta\non Tuesday (7\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Minister Antoni\u2019s attendance at the 32nd Kwibuka commemoration was as\na representative of the Indonesian government, under the direction of\nPresident Prabowo Subianto. Also present were the Rwandan Ambassador\nSheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, the Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps\nand Tanzanian Ambassador Macocha Moshe Tembele, and 1994 genocide\nsurvivor Liliane Murangwayire.<\/p>\n
Minister Antoni spotlighted one concrete example: the success of\nmountain gorilla conservation in Volcanoes National Park. This effort is\nregarded as a global model for preserving biodiversity through\nconsistent policies and strong area protection.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough consistent conservation policies and active involvement of\nlocal communities, the gorilla population has increased significantly\nand become an icon of global conservation success,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He noted that this success impacts not only ecological aspects but\nalso makes a real contribution to Rwanda\u2019s national economy.\nConservation-based tourism, particularly gorilla trekking, has become\none of the country\u2019s main sources of foreign exchange.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis shows that conservation and economic development can go hand in\nhand,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the Minister of Forestry highlighted the importance of\ncollaborative governance in managing conservation areas. The ecosystem\nservices approach is also seen as key to Rwanda\u2019s success. Forests are\nnot viewed merely as protected zones but as providers of tangible\nbenefits such as water, carbon absorption, and sources of livelihood for\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this approach, conservation becomes relevant both ecologically\nand economically valuable. National parks are no longer seen as limits\non living space but as sources of shared welfare,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rwandas-success-in-gorilla-conservation-boosts-foreign-exchange-1775645649", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }