Implementation of Response to Lima Action Plan in Indonesia: Strategy and Progress in Relation to SDGs

Abstract

Possessing 11 biosphere reserves (BRs) and three more are underway, Indonesia has been conducting various efforts and programmes to support and implement man and Biosphere (MAB) Strategy 2015-2025 and Lima Action Plan (LAP) 2016-2025. The number of conservation areas as and their surroundings for economic development to be nominated as biosphere reserves including in the eastern part of Indonesia, has been increased. This due to the increase of awareness of local government and community and a better approach through improved communication. The increase number of new BRs has to be accompanied with legislation i.e. Government Regulation concerning Biosphere Reserves which is now in drafting process. Legal aspect would ensure sustainable funding reflected in Long and Medium Development Plan which the next one covers the period of 2020 - 2024. Different levels of stakeholders have been involved although the participation is varied between sites. Programmes and action plans concerning BRs as a model for sustainable development, collaboration and networking, partnership and sustainable funding for MAB programmes, improvement in communication and effective governance have partly been implemented. It is necessary to strengthen the link within the region and the World Network of BRs which is now still weak. Although the promotion of products through collaboration on branding, has just been commenced recently, it has shown positive responses and impacts. Partnering with universities especially local ones in each site has resulted in result - oriented policy. The involvement of private sectors still needs to be enhanced as it has been site specific. Dissemination of LAP has been conducted through relevant workshops held in 2016 and 2017 aiming at increased participation to support LAP implementation. Improved communication mechanism would also ease information sharing especially on lesson learnt among BRs in Indonesia and World Network of BRs. It remains a challenge to integrate other UNESCO programmes into MAB Programme which means mutidiciplinary and multisectoral approaches to achieve SDGs, although it has occured in certain BRs. In addition to progress and achievements, issues related problems on LAP implementation will be discussed.