Highlights from Indonesia's report to WWF

Highlights from Indonesia's report to WWF

* About 80 percent of the population does not have access to
running water. Investments totaling Rp 5.1 trillion (US$570
million) per year are needed to supply water to 40 percent of the
population by 2015.
* Rice production is under threat due to the conversion of 15,000
to 20,000 hectares of irrigated rice fields every year for
nonagricultural use and breakdowns in irrigation systems.
Considerable investment is needed to boost rice production.
* The number of critical watersheds increased to 59 in 1999, and
the level of water pollution in rivers, lakes and other sources
of water has reached a level that is endangering the health of
humans and other species. Consistent law enforcement is needed to
correct this situation.
* Some 600 rivers out of a total of 5,590 rivers are deemed a
significant flood hazard and pose a continuous threat to 1.4
million hectares of residential, industrial and agricultural
areas. More flood control measures are necessary.
* Adjustments to laws and regulations are required to ensure the
sustainability of water resource infrastructures.
* The government is seeking $321.9 million in a debt-for-nature
swap related to water conservation with developed countries.