Background.
Environmental and forest management issues in Indonesia are crucial issues that require serious attention. In the history of the Indonesian government, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forestry once stood as two separate entities. However, during the two terms of President Joko Widodo's administration, these two ministries were merged into one.
Most recently, with the passing of the new Law on State Ministries by the House of Representatives, there is more flexibility in shaping the cabinet structure. There are no longer strict restrictions on the number of ministries or agencies. This opens up opportunities for various ministerial configurations, including the possible re-separation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
This proposed separation is in line with the views of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who recently highlighted the importance of separating these two sectors to achieve more effective management.
Given the evolving political and policy dynamics, Ecobiz.asia felt the need to organize a webinar to discuss in depth the nomenclature of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in the Prabowo-Gibran Zaken Cabinet.
Webinar Objectives
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of merging the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
- Evaluate the implications of separating the two ministries on environmental and forestry management in Indonesia.
- Obtain input from relevant stakeholders on the ideal ministry structure to address current environmental challenges.
- Formulate policy recommendations related to the nomenclature of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry that can be submitted to the government.
Speakers:
1. KRT H. Darori Wonodipuro, Member of the House of Representatives from the Gerindra Party Faction: As a representative of the people, he can provide perspectives on policies related to the environment and forestry.
Presentation material: Performance evaluation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for the 2014-2019 and 2019-2024 periods.
Nomenclature of the Ministry that takes care of the environment sector and the forestry sector in the Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet
2. Bambang Soepijanto, Chairman of the Indonesian Wood Panel Association: Representing business players, can provide perspectives on the impact of government policies on the industrial sector. Presentation Material: Portrait of Indonesia's wood processing industry
Expectations for the Prabowo-Gibran government's policies towards the forestry industry.
3. Silverius Oscar Unggul, Vice Chairman of Kadin for Environment and Forestry: Representing business actors, can provide a perspective on the impact of government policies on the industrial sector. Presentation Material: Green industry trends in Indonesia and globally.
Important issues that business actors need to respond to at this time. Expectations of business actors on the Prabowo-Gibran government policy.
4. Dr. Sadino, Lecturer of Natural Resources Law at Al Azhar University Indonesia. Representing academics, can provide in-depth analysis from a scientific point of view.
Presentation Material:
- Academic evaluation of the performance of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
- Proposed structure of ministries that take care of the environment sector and forestry sector in the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet.
5. Zenzi Suhadi, Executive Director of Walhi. Representing NGOs, can provide critical views on the implementation of forestry and environmental issues by the government.
Presentation Material:
- Critical evaluation of the performance of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in the Jokowi administration
- Portrait of current environmental and forestry management.
-Proposed structure of ministries that take care of the environment sector and forestry sector in the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet.
Time and Place
Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Hours: 10.00-12.00 WIB
Venue: Daring Zoom (registration link below)
Moderator: Editor in Chief of Ecobiz Asia: Mr. Sugiharto
Entrance: Free
Agenda
1. Welcome: Ecobiz Asia Representative
2. Material Presentation:
3. Member of Parliament from Gerindra Party Faction Darori Wonodipuro (± 10-15 Minutes)
4. Chairman of the Indonesian Wood Panel Association Bambang Soepijanto (± 10-15 Minutes)
5. Vice Chairman of Kadin for Environment and Forestry Silverius Oscar Unggul (± 10-15 Minutes)
6. Al Azhar University of Indonesia Natural Resources Law lecturer Dr. Sadino (± 10-15 minutes)
7. Executive Director of Walhi Zenzi Suhadi (± 10-15 Minutes)
8. Panel Discussion
9. Q&A
Register at this link.