Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the implementation and obstacles of watershed management, and the alternative solutions based on a synoptic review of related studies and experiences across Indonesia. The review found that problems in the institutional aspect were hierarchical confusion, discrepancy, and asynchrony among regulations, and weak (participation, synchronization, and coordination) among watershed management stakeholders. The weaknesses in the planning stage are integration among sectors, a lack of community participation, and limited readiness to integrate watershed planning into regional planning. Stakeholders’ involvement is also a critical factor in successful implementation of degraded watershed rehabilitation, including in peatland and mangrove areas. Failure should be minimized by providing adequate information on degraded watershed characteristics, appropriate species choices, and effective mechanical construction for soil and water conservation. Community participation as the main factor in driving watershed management should be achieved by strengthening public awareness of the importance of a sustainable watershed and providing access for the community to be involved in each stage of watershed management. Another problem is data gaps which are essential to address from the planning to evaluation stages. The gaps can be bridged by using remotely sensed data and by applying hydrological-based simulation models. Simplified criteria for watershed assessment may also be required, depending on site-specific issues and the watershed scale.
Highlights
This article is an open access articleIndonesia is committed to its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global action plan for the 15 years
The challenges should be addressed by all stakeholders responsible for the formulation of laws and regulations
There are three types of organizations that are related to watershed management in Indonesia: government institutions formed under the mandate of laws and other regulations; institutions formed by the government based on the mandate of the law but whose members consist of NGO administrators, academics, researchers, and environmentalists; voluntary institutions formed by community members with their own awareness, who are actively involved in watershed management activities [35]
Summary
Budi Hadi Narendra 1, * , Chairil Anwar Siregar 1 , I Wayan Susi Dharmawan 1 , Asep Sukmana 1 , Pratiwi 1 , Irfan Budi Pramono 2 , Tyas Mutiara Basuki 2 , Hunggul Yudono Setio Hadi Nugroho 2 , Agung Budi Supangat 2 , Purwanto 2 , Ogi Setiawan 3 , Ryke Nandini 3 , Nur Arifatul Ulya 4 , Virni Budi Arifanti 5 and Tri Wira Yuwati 6.
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