The initiative of restoration of the critical land was discussed at the meeting of Asia-Pacific environment ministers or Bonn Challenge in Palembang on May 9 and 10, Regional Secretary of South Sumatra province Joko Imam Sentosa said here on Tuesday.
He stated that the meeting discussed the restoration of critical land including peat lands, among others.
Moreover, South Sumatra has a lot of peat and deforested lands, due to fire in 2015, which need to be restored.
Therefore, South Sumatra hosted the meeting of international ministers. The main purpose of the meeting was to restore the deforested and critical lands, including peat lands.
Indeed, South Sumatra has been implementing the restoration of land. Hence, the participants of the meeting also inspected the land being restored, which was located in Sepucuk village, Ogan Komering Ilir district, South Sumatra province.
Governor of South Sumatra Alex Noerdin remarked that the restoration of land required substantial funds and support from all parties.
Likewise, the ministerial meeting was a form of state commitment for the preservation of forests, as various countries and non-governmental organizations will assist in the implementation of land and forest restoration, he added.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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