Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
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Indonesian conservation
(Ki) launched an electronic book entitled “Knitting Andamata Mangrove Ecotourism” on Thursday (7/8), which tells the inspirational footsteps of local wisdom in protecting nature.
This book lifts the story of the Indigenous Peoples of the Andamata Village in Fakfak Regency, West Papua, which succeeded in preserving the mangrove ecosystem for generations through a system of managing customary natural resources.
The book compiled by KI researchers together with the Coastal Community of Andamata Village is evidence of recognition of the vital role of indigenous peoples in the conservation of blue carbon.The launch of this book is also a symbol of Indonesia’s contribution in making a cultural approach an inseparable part of global climate solutions.The story of Andamata Village shows that tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand amid pressure on the coastal area.
This book specifically highlights the practice of Kerakera customs, a form of Sasi system that regulates the open-closing schedule of the mangrove area.This rule ensures that the ecosystem has time to regenerate, maintain the sustainability of natural resources.
From this community initiative supported by this traditional governance, mangrove ecotourism in Andamata Village developed organically.
Adi Pradana, Senior Policy Director of Indonesian Conservation, stated that Andamata Village is a concrete example of the most sustainable conservation investment, namely preservation carried out with the community.
“Our latest research notes that one hectare of mangroves in Fakfak stores more than 1,000 tons of carbon. This shows that custom -based preservation has a major contribution to the global climate, and it starts from a small village in West Papua,” Adi said.
In line with that, Muhammad Ilham Nurdin, Head of the Fakfak Regency Tourism and Culture Office, hopes that the Andamata model can inspire other coastal villages.”Ecotourism is not only about visits, but also about preservation,” he explained.
Nafraris Gwasgwas, a traditional leader of Petuanan Arguni, added that the Kerakera traditional system is the backbone of sustainability.”By regulating the water lids, it is a way we respect nature, giving time for the sea and mangroves to recover, so that our children and grandchildren can still enjoy the results,” he said.
Collaboration for mangrove sustainable financing
The launch of this book coincides with the opening of the National Workshop on Sustainable Financing Framework for Mangrove Ecosystems.The event was held by the Coordinating Ministry for Food, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) Secretariat which was supported by Indonesian conservation.
The aim is to strengthen the synergy of cross -sectoral financing for mangrove protection and restoration in Indonesia.
Mangrove ecosystems have a crucial role in climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and supporting the economy of coastal communities.However, this ecosystem faces major challenges such as land conversion, degradation, and limited conservation funds.
This workshop is a forum for stakeholders to review and formulate concrete strategies in overcoming funding gaps.
As a country with the widest mangrove area in the world, Indonesia has a great opportunity to become a global leader in the conservation of blue carbon.
With the spirit of collaboration between the government, the financial sector, private sector, academics, and NGOs, this event is an important milestone in Indonesia’s efforts to maintain and restore the blue carbon ecosystem, by placing local communities as the main partners of sustainable development.
The electronic book “Knitting the Andamata Mangrove Ecotourism” can now be accessed and read publicly through the official website of Indonesian conservation.
(Wiw)
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